Himanta Biswa Sarma says some Assam districts have become mini Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma says some Assam districts have become mini Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said some districts of the State have turned into “mini Bangladesh” and the minority Hindus there have been safe because of the fear of the State machinery. Speaking at an event at the Tangara Satra in Guwahati, he said that the population of Hindus in Bangladesh has declined from 35% post-India’s independence to 8% today because of religious persecution. These districts are like mini Bangladesh,” the Chief Minister said. Once this fear is gone, Assam — barring the eastern part — will experience what Bangladesh is going through now,” he said.

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Assamese in minority in 12 districts, should learn survival from Israel: Himanta
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2 weeks ago

Assamese in minority in 12 districts, should learn survival from Israel: Himanta

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Indigenous Assamese people are in the minority in 12 of the state’s 35 districts and should learn from Israel how to survive and prosper despite being surrounded by enemies, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the Assamese people to learn from Israel “Assamese people are a minority in 12 districts. Sarma also …

PM Modi Using Diplomatic Push For Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 weeks, 2 days ago

PM Modi Using Diplomatic Push For Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Sunday that the central government is leveraging diplomatic channels to ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, who have reportedly faced atrocities in the neighbouring country. It is the responsibility of the government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of the religious minority Hindus there,” Sarma told told news agency PTI. “Prime …

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is continuing its campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam despite chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's absence due to the Jharkhand assembly elections. The party has assigned senior ministers and party leaders to each seat to ensure a strong campaign. While the BJP is confident of retaining the four seats they won in the …

BJP Unleashes War Machine to Win Tribal Votes in Jharkhand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP Unleashes War Machine to Win Tribal Votes in Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying its efforts to win over tribal voters in Jharkhand, focusing on the issue of tribal infiltration and the impact of illegal migrants. The saffron party is leveraging the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the return of former chief minister Babulal Marandi to the BJP fold, while also strengthening its appeal with …

Crimes Against Women And A Message For Mamata, Himanta: Respect Your Constitutional Chair
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Crimes Against Women And A Message For Mamata, Himanta: Respect Your Constitutional Chair

ABP News  

While criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "trying to incite unrest in West Bengal" over the RG Kar rape and murder case protests in her state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remarked that if Bengal burns, Assam and the Northeast would also burn. As an inhabitant of the Northeast, this writer urges the Chief Minister of West Bengal to refrain from …

'Not a single Hindu...35 Muslims infiltrated from Bangladesh': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months ago

'Not a single Hindu...35 Muslims infiltrated from Bangladesh': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that Hindus have not tried to enter India from Bangladesh after the neighbouring country plunged into political crisis after Sheikh Hasina's ouster as prime minister. “We have requested our prime minister to impress upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of Hindus,” Sarma said as per PTI report. According to …

Assam threatened by demographic change, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam threatened by demographic change, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the future of the State was at stake as the balance of population between Hindus and Muslims has been eroding fast. Speaking after hoisting the national flag on the 78th Independence Day in Guwahati, he said the indigenous people of Assam were feeling threatened by demographic change as they have …

Four Bangladeshis prevented from entering Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 1 week ago

Four Bangladeshis prevented from entering Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said police prevented four Bangladeshi nationals from entering India illegally through Karimganj district. "This morning at 1:30 am, Bangladeshi citizens identified as Motiur Seikh, Mushiar Mullah, Tania Mullah, and Rita Mullah attempted to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border," he said in a post on X. "However, police …

Minorities from Bangladesh not entering India illegally: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Minorities from Bangladesh not entering India illegally: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday allayed fears that the religious minorities in Bangladesh facing attacks amid political turmoil were trying to cross over into India. The Chief Minister said he was confident that the Centre would pressure the new government in Bangladesh politically and diplomatically to ensure the safety of the minorities and their properties. On Wednesday, …

Demography of Jharkhand changing fast; JMM-led government silent on infiltration: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Demography of Jharkhand changing fast; JMM-led government silent on infiltration: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition government in Jharkhand for “maintaining silence” over the issue of infiltration to “pursue its vote-bank politics” in the State. Mr. Sarma, who is also the BJP's Jharkhand election co-in charge, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union Government. The demography …

‘Won’t spare the land mafia,’ Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures crying woman
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won’t spare the land mafia,’ Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures crying woman

Hindustan Times  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen on Friday consoling a distraught woman who reported the illegal occupation of her property. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma Himanta said, "We will not spare the land mafia!" Watch video here People will witness flood of development: Himanta Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma conducted three public rallies across Barak Valley on Friday, …

Himanta Biswa Sarma's sharp ‘dining room’ jibe at Gandhi family: ‘Sitting at same table…’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma's sharp ‘dining room’ jibe at Gandhi family: ‘Sitting at same table…’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a scathing critique against the Congress party while extolling the democratic ethos of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking at the inauguration of a party office at Chakchaka in Barpeta district, the chief minister, a Congressman-turned-BJP leader, claimed the agenda of the grand old party is set in the 'dining room of …

WB Panchayat Poll Winners 'Stake' It All: 11 from BJP Take Shelter in Assam, Fear for Life
1 year, 5 months ago

WB Panchayat Poll Winners 'Stake' It All: 11 from BJP Take Shelter in Assam, Fear for Life

News 18  

Political exodus to Assam from the neighbouring West Bengal continued on Wednesday, even after the Trinamool Congress registered an unassailable lead in the panchayat elections. Among the winners who have moved to Assam are Chambal Charndra, Khudiram Bashak, Biswanath Das, Rita Dutta Das, Jhulan Das, Arati Burman, Bina Mallik, Pramila Das and Satyajit Burman. We have come to Assam as …

Amid Bengal violence, 133 people sought refuge in Assam: Chief Minister Himanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Amid Bengal violence, 133 people sought refuge in Assam: Chief Minister Himanta

India Today  

As Bengal awaits results of the violence-hit rural polls, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said 133 individuals who feared for their lives sought refuge in Dhubri district on Monday. In a tweet, Biswa Sarma said, "Yesterday, 133 individuals who feared for their lives due to violence in the panchayat election in West Bengal sought refuge in Dhubri District of …

Centre fiercely neutral in Manipur, says Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre fiercely neutral in Manipur, says Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

The BJP governments at the State and Centre will be able to resolve the ongoing conflict in Manipur through dialogue, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is the party’s key troubleshooter in the northeast. According to Mr. Sarma, the “unexpected” order of the Manipur High Court on April 20 to consider the request for Meitei community’s inclusion in …

I want Muslim youths to get modern education Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on madarsa closing Aap Ki Adalat – India TV
1 year, 6 months ago

I want Muslim youths to get modern education Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on madarsa closing Aap Ki Adalat – India TV

India TV News  

Himanta Biswa Sarma on madarsa: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he is trying to create a progressive ecosystem for the Muslim community. On closing down of Madarsas in Assam, CM Sarma said, "I want Muslim youths to get modern education. Assam CM on Uniform Civil Code: On the issue of uniform civil code, the Assam CM …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya's Conrad Sagma meet to resolve border dispute
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya's Conrad Sagma meet to resolve border dispute

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday discussed ways to resolve a border dispute between both states. "I have full faith in the leadership of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and the government of India that through a positive approach, we shall find solutions to the remaining six areas of differences," said …

‘Karnataka would turn into PFI valley if Congress is elected,’ says Assam CM Himanta. Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Karnataka would turn into PFI valley if Congress is elected,’ says Assam CM Himanta. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at the Congress Saturday for a second time in less than 24 hours while campaigning for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka. Sarma accused the opposition party of trying to make the southern state a 'Popular Front of India valley' and aimed fresh barbs at Karnataka Congress leaders DK Shivakumar …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS

India TV News  

Assam Police on Himanta Biswa Sarma threat: Assam Police alerted all Superintendents of Police of all districts and the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati after a pro-Khalistan leader allegedly threatened Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in an audio message. Additional Director General of Police, Special Branch Hiren Nath said that Assam Police is verifying the audio clip with the central agencies …

Assam CM Himanta Sarma vows to close all madrasas, says Bangladeshi migrants 'threat to our culture'
1 year, 9 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Sarma vows to close all madrasas, says Bangladeshi migrants 'threat to our culture'

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma vowed to continue his crackdown on madrasas in the state, saying people want to pursue education in schools and colleges instead. We want schools, colleges and universities,” Himanta Biswa said while addressing the BJP's Vijay Sankalp Yatra in poll-bound Karnataka’s Belagavi on Thursday. WATCH: Comparing the Congress to the Mughals, he said the opposition …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shakes a leg with folk dancers at his Dispur residence | Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shakes a leg with folk dancers at his Dispur residence | Watch

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has always been a people person. #WATCH | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma joined artists performing a traditional folk dance with students from Hatinga Tea Estate Model School at M-6 CM's Residence, Dispur yesterday pic.twitter.com/Z4Lyui0fGx — ANI January 8, 2023 In the video, the CM can be seen joining students from the Hatinga Tea …

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts
2 years ago

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts

Hindustan Times  

The Assam government is observing ‘fortnight of development’ in 11 districts across the state, laying foundation stones for new projects and inaugurating completed ones starting Monday. The initiative by the Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP-led government, in which development projects worth ₹15,000 crore will be undertaken in the 11 districts, is taking place at a time when the opposition Congress is …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH
2 years, 2 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH

India TV News  

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a generous act washed the feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati on Saturday. Last month, Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his cabinet colleagues, legislators and bureaucrats to "change their mindset" and work towards a vision to ensure the state goes up the development ladder "by at least two levels" by 2026. There are …

Even Hindus Can be Termed Minority, Reiterates Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 8 months ago

Even Hindus Can be Termed Minority, Reiterates Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

“If there is a threat to religion, culture and education, even Hindus can be termed minority. It will change now,” said chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in reply to queries by opposition leaders in the Assam Assembly on Tuesday. The National Commission for Minorities has notified certain communities as minority in India,” he said. Recently, the SC has stated that …

Don't want Miya votes, we live in harmony: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 2 months ago

Don't want Miya votes, we live in harmony: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP does not need votes from the Bengali-origin Muslim community in Assam -- often colloquially referred to as 'Miya' Muslims. Speaking at the 19th edition of the India Today Conclave 2021, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I don't want Miya votes, we live in harmony. Himanta Biswa Sarma said many people in the …

Pakistan, Bangladesh communal as they have no Hindu leaders, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan, Bangladesh communal as they have no Hindu leaders, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Pakistan and Bangladesh were not secular due to the absence of Hindu leaders in the two countries. In Pakistan and Bangladesh, Hindus were not leaders, so they became communal,” Himanta Biswa Sarma said. We need to protect the Assamese culture and I am sure that they will find a way to …

Assam government announces creation of new department to preserve tribal culture
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam government announces creation of new department to preserve tribal culture

India Today  

Assam Cabinet on Saturday decided to create a new department to protect the culture and practices of people belonging to the state's tribal and other indigenous communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new department - Indigenous Faith & Culture - is being created for the preservation and protection of indigenous faith and culture. The Assam cabinet has requested …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directs officials to show zero tolerance towards crime against women
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directs officials to show zero tolerance towards crime against women

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday issued directions to the Officers-in-Charge of all police stations in the state to strictly deal with crimes against women and show zero tolerance against crimes and criminals. Addressing the first-ever conference with OCs of all police stations in the state on ‘Redefining Policing Standards in Assam’, Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the officials …

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population, says Assam CM
3 years, 5 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population, says Assam CM

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has cracked down on the drug trade since taking charge on May 10, said disincentives should balance incentives in the government’s approach to population control. Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population Since taking oath as Assam’s 15th Chief Minister on May 10, Himanta Biswa Sarma has waged a war against drugs. …

For Assam’s new chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the top five challenges
3 years, 7 months ago

For Assam’s new chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the top five challenges

Hindustan Times  

Putting an end to intense and prolonged speculation over who would take over as Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma took charge as the state’s 15th chief minister on Monday, with outgoing chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal proposing Sarma’s name at the party’s legislative party meeting. Covid crisis As Sarma was the health minister in the previous Sonowal cabinet, and was …

Aim to Make Assam One Among Top Five States, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 7 months ago

Aim to Make Assam One Among Top Five States, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

Newly sworn-in Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the aim of his government is to make the state one of the top five in India in the next five years. The NEDA convenor said the prime focus of the second BJP government in Assam will be to control the COVID-19 pandemic, fulfil all poll promises and make …

Himanta Biswa Sarma: From a disgruntled Congressman to Assam's next chief minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma: From a disgruntled Congressman to Assam's next chief minister

India Today  

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to become the next Assam chief minister after he was unanimously elected as BJP Legislature Party leader in the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma quit Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and quit the Congress party in 2015. From handling the Covid-19 pandemic in Assam as the health minister to steering …

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam chief minister, elected as party legislative chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam chief minister, elected as party legislative chief

India Today  

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to be crowned as the next chief minister of the state after the BJP Legislature Party met in Guwahati to elect its leader on Sunday. Himanta Biswa Sarma will succeed Sarbananda Sonowal as the next Assam chief minister. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were on Friday …

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