Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that issuing arms licences to indigenous Assamese people is essential for their survival in the face of possible future unrest.

Speaking at an official event in Dibrugarh, Sarma stated, “Some practical steps need to be taken to achieve the goal I have set.” He stressed the importance of readiness and self-defence for indigenous communities.

When asked if the move could lead to instability, the Chief Minister remarked, “I want the situation in Assam to be explosive. Someday, the situation will be explosive in Assam. How will our people survive if there is an explosion?”