Guwahati, May 11 -- Assam's next chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, who will take oath on May 12 said on Monday that the state's "land, identity and future" are the priorities of his second term in office.

"Assam's land, identity and future are non-negotiable. After freeing 1.5 lakh bighas (around 49,500 acres) land from encroachment, NDA 3.0 moves ahead with firm resolve to reclaim 5 lakh (165,000 acres) for the people of Assam. Because for us 'Jati, Mati, Bheti' (Race, Land, Foundation) comes first," he posted on X.

Sarma also indicated actions the next government will take in the coming days including Rs.11,000 as financial support for small and marginal farmers, Rs.3 lakh assistance to 10,000 farmers to buy tractors and additional...