In an era where globalist forces are actively working to erode regional identities under the guise of universalism, Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has embarked on a bold mission to safeguard the cultural, linguistic, and ethnic heritage of Assam. His policies, rooted in the ethos of protecting jati, mati, bheti (identity, land, and homeland), position him as a potential trailblazer for states in Europe grappling with similar threats to their cultural cores.
Standing up to the Globalists
By prioritizing the preservation of Assamese identity, Himanta Biswa Sarma is not only resisting demographic and cultural shifts but also redefining the rules of engagement for sub-nationalist movements worldwide. However, this ambitious endeavour faces formidable challenges, including political opposition, social tensions, and globalists’ backlash.
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Sarma’s mission centres on countering “existential threats” to Assam’s indigenous identity, primarily driven by illegal migration and demographic changes. Since assuming office in May 2021, he has spearheaded eviction drives to reclaim over 1.5 lakh bighas of land from illegal settlers, and “infiltrators.” These efforts of his against “land jihad” and demographic imbalance aim to secure land rights for indigenous communities.
Additionally, Himanta Biswa Sarma has championed the preservation of Assamese linguistic heritage, celebrating the classical language status granted to Assamese in 2024 through initiatives like Bhasha Gourab Saptah. His government’s policies, such as restricting Aadhaar issuance to curb illegal migration and scrutinizing inter-religious land transfers, underscore a broader strategy to fortify Assam’s cultural and territorial integrity.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: An Inspiration for European States
Drawing inspiration from Israel’s resilience in nation-building, Sarma advocates for a robust Assamese identity that resists external pressures. He often invokes historical figures like Lachit Borphukan, positioning Assam as a bastion of self-determination. This potentially offers a model for any nation-state where forced migration and rampant globalization threaten indigenous cultures.
For instance, nations like Hungary and Poland, facing EU-driven migration policies, could find parallels in Sarma’s unapologetic stance on cultural preservation. His approach challenges the globalist narrative of homogenized identities, emphasizing on local heritage — language, tradition, and land — those that form the bedrock of societal cohesion.
Fear of Globalist Backlash
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s mission is fraught with challenges. His policies have sparked accusations of communal bias. Primarily initiated by a certain section of the media, this has since been taken up by the opposition parties, and domestic activists like Prashant Bhushan; this has also become a rallying point for Islamist outfits such as Jamaat Bangladesh.
Historically, such media propaganda, carried out over time, have invariably served as a fertile ground for international agenda groups and sponsors (such as George Soros’ Open Societies, National Endowment for Democracy and likes). Balancing a prospective backlash from globalists with extremely deep pockets, maintaining economic development, and preserving Assam’s culture remains a tightrope walk for Biswa Sarma.
Sarma’s mission positions Assam as a testing ground for cultural resistance in a globalized world. By prioritizing indigenous rights and heritage, he challenges the universalist tide that often submerges regional identities. If successful, his model could inspire battered states across Asia, Europe or America to reclaim their cultural cores. However, navigating the sociopolitical and international globalists’ backlash will test his resolve and Assam’s unity in this high-stakes endeavour.
