Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that a Delhi-based team has arrived in the state to undermine the government's efforts against illegal encroachment.

Sarma addressed the media in Margherita, Tinsukia district, in Upper Assam.

"After Jamaat-e-Hind demanded my dismissal yesterday, a Delhi-based team, Harsh Mander, Wajahat Habibullah, Fayaz Shaheen, Prashant Bhushan, and Jawahar Sircar, reached Assam.Their only objective is to portray lawful evictions as a so-called 'humanitarian crisis.' This is clearly a planned move to weaken our fight against illegal encroachers.We remain alert and resolute; no propaganda or pressure will prevent us from protecting our land and culture," Sarma also posted ...