The assam BJP government’s decision to hand over 3,000 bigha—nearly 81 million square feet—of land to the adani Group for a cement factory is nothing short of shocking. To put it in perspective, that’s not an allotment, it’s an empire. The outrage reached such a level that even the high court judge, while hearing the matter, could not contain his disbelief, asking bluntly: “Is this a joke? Are you giving an entire district?” When the judiciary itself reacts with sarcasm, it’s a clear indication that the deal has crossed the line of reason and entered the territory of absurdity.
This isn’t just about one land deal—it’s about a pattern. Under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assam is sliding deeper into the swamp of crony capitalism, where public resources are gifted away to mega corporations under the pretext of “development.” Meanwhile, ordinary citizens—farmers struggling for land rights, youth desperate for jobs, and small businesses gasping for support—are left wondering whose interests their government actually serves. Industrialization should never come at the cost of equity and transparency, but Himanta’s governance model seems to equate progress with pleasing billionaires. Cement for adani, but broken promises for the people—that’s the harsh reality.
The political consequences of this misadventure could be enormous. Public anger is already palpable, and the High Court’s remarks have further legitimized the outrage. Himanta, once hailed as the BJP’s strongman in the Northeast, is now being painted as a symbol of unchecked arrogance and corporate servitude.
Many are already demanding jail time for him, framing this deal as not just bad governance but outright betrayal. Cronyism has toppled governments before, and this deal may well mark the beginning of the end for Himanta’s political run. In a democracy, leaders cannot indefinitely ignore the line between development and daylight robbery. By giving away what looks like “an entire district” to adani, Himanta may have unknowingly signed his own political downfall.
This isn’t just about one land deal—it’s about a pattern. Under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assam is sliding deeper into the swamp of crony capitalism, where public resources are gifted away to mega corporations under the pretext of “development.” Meanwhile, ordinary citizens—farmers struggling for land rights, youth desperate for jobs, and small businesses gasping for support—are left wondering whose interests their government actually serves. Industrialization should never come at the cost of equity and transparency, but Himanta’s governance model seems to equate progress with pleasing billionaires. Cement for adani, but broken promises for the people—that’s the harsh reality.
The political consequences of this misadventure could be enormous. Public anger is already palpable, and the High Court’s remarks have further legitimized the outrage. Himanta, once hailed as the BJP’s strongman in the Northeast, is now being painted as a symbol of unchecked arrogance and corporate servitude.Many are already demanding jail time for him, framing this deal as not just bad governance but outright betrayal. Cronyism has toppled governments before, and this deal may well mark the beginning of the end for Himanta’s political run. In a democracy, leaders cannot indefinitely ignore the line between development and daylight robbery. By giving away what looks like “an entire district” to adani, Himanta may have unknowingly signed his own political downfall.
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