Would not let Bengali-speaking Muslims ‘take over’ Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Would not let Bengali-speaking Muslims ‘take over’ Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday vowed he would not let Miyas, a pejorative term for Bengali-speaking Muslims, “take over” the state even as around 30 organisations have issued an ultimatum asking the community to leave nine districts of Upper Assam within a week. The Congress, Communist Party of India or CPI, All India United Democratic Front, and Raijor Dal earlier moved adjournment motions seeking a discussion on the law-and-order situation and crimes against women. CPI’s Manoranjan Talukdar, who moved the adjournment motions, spoke about 24 bomb-like devices, including four in Guwahati, that banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent planted during Independence Day celebrations. AIUDF lawmaker Rafiqul Islam asked the government to protect the people of lower Assam, where Bengali-speaking Muslims are concentrated, who live in upper Assam.

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Assam CM Clarifies on 'Hate Speech' Charges, Denies Targeting Muslims
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Clarifies on 'Hate Speech' Charges, Denies Targeting Muslims

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded to India bloc leaders' accusations of hate speech against him in Jharkhand. He has denied using any discriminatory or inflammatory language in his speech and challenged the basis of the complaint on which the India bloc has sought strict action from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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 …

Jumma break in Assam Assembly abolished with consensus of Hindu-Muslim MLAs: Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jumma break in Assam Assembly abolished with consensus of Hindu-Muslim MLAs: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the decision to abolish the two-hour adjournment for Jumma prayers in the Assam Assembly was made unanimously by both Hindu and Muslim MLAs. The state assembly ended the practice of a two-hour adjournment for Jumma Prayers, every Friday that was introduced by Saadulah's Muslim League government in colonial Assam. Former …

Opposition forum asks President to sack Assam CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition forum asks President to sack Assam CM

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Opposition Forum has submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, asking her to sack Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for fanning communal hatred in the State through “provocative” statements. It said the Chief Minister “compromised his oath and affirmation in the name of the Constitution of India” and violated the constitutional provisions by making “provocative” …

30 organisations issue deadline to Miya Muslims to leave upper Assam within 7 days
3 months, 3 weeks ago

30 organisations issue deadline to Miya Muslims to leave upper Assam within 7 days

Op India  

Following the horrific rape of a minor girl in Dhing in Assam by three youths from the Muslim community, sentiments against Miya Muslims have risen in Assam. Amid the protests against the rape case, several organisations have now issued an ultimatum to Miya Muslims to leave upper Assam within 7 days. As many as 30 organisations in Upper Assam, the …

Northeastern View | Assam’s history shows that communal provocations can lead to ugly places
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Northeastern View | Assam’s history shows that communal provocations can lead to ugly places

Hindustan Times  

In recent weeks, Assam has seen a sharp spike in sectarian rhetoric against Bengali-speaking Muslims, also known as “Miya Muslims”. Local organisations immediately blamed the Miya community for the crime, which was further aided by subtle insinuations made by the state’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, against what he called a “section of society”. Meanwhile, media reports suggest that some …

How dare you threaten Assam?: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Mamata Banerjee
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How dare you threaten Assam?: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday for allegedly threatening the northeastern State with unrest. हमें लाल आंखें मत दिखाइए। आपकी असफलता की राजनीति से भारत को जलाने की कोशिश भी मत कीजिए। आपको विभाजनकारी भाषा बोलना शोभा नहीं देता। দিদি, আপনার এতো সাহস কীভাবে হলো যে আপনি অসমকে ধমকি …

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday promised a white paper by April-May next year on demographic changes in Assam with the increase in Muslim population and decrease in the number of Hindus. Nobody should be disturbed..people should be able to live peacefully in areas where they are residing at present.” Sarma’s comments on Tuesday that he would not let …

Assam opposition alliance files FIR against CM Himanta for ‘promoting enmity’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam opposition alliance files FIR against CM Himanta for ‘promoting enmity’

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Assam’s United Opposition Forum lodged an FIR against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, alleging that he is trying to promote enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and race. Taking advantage of such heinous act, the accused person is trying to whip up communal frenzy by targeting a particular community, which had led to attack …

‘Won't Let Miya Muslims…’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma Decries Bid For ‘Forced Settlement’ In Indigenous Areas
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won't Let Miya Muslims…’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma Decries Bid For ‘Forced Settlement’ In Indigenous Areas

ABP News  

In a heated session of the Assam Assembly on Tuesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly asserted that he would "take sides" and vowed not to allow 'Miya' Muslims to "take over Assam." My request to the Miya-Muslim community is not to forcefully try to settle in indigenous Assamese areas against their will; this will aggravate societal fault lines and …

'Won't let Miya Muslims take over Assam': CM Himanta Sarma days after 14-year-old girl gangraped
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Won't let Miya Muslims take over Assam': CM Himanta Sarma days after 14-year-old girl gangraped

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he would take sides, and won't let 'Miya' Muslims “take over” the the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma was speaking in the assembly on adjournment motions brought by the opposition parties to discuss the law and order situation in the state in the backdrop of the rape of a 14-year-old girl in …

AIUDF submits memorandum to Guv seeking safety of Muslims in upper Assam
3 months, 4 weeks ago

AIUDF submits memorandum to Guv seeking safety of Muslims in upper Assam

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati, The AIUDF on Monday submitted a memorandum to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, seeking action by the state government against several organisations which have issued threats against a section of the Muslim community" asking them to leave the Upper Assam districts or "face the consequences". AIUDF submits memorandum to Guv seeking safety of Muslims in upper Assam Upper Assam, comprising …

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 …

Following ‘flood jihad’ barb, Assam CM says State govt will move NGT against Meghalaya varsity for Guwahati water logging
4 months, 1 week ago

Following ‘flood jihad’ barb, Assam CM says State govt will move NGT against Meghalaya varsity for Guwahati water logging

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government would move the National Green Tribunal against a private university of Meghalaya, which, he claimed, demolished hills on its campus leading to large-scale water logging in Guwahati. Mr. Sarma had on Friday accused USTM of engaging in a "flood jihad" by demolishing hills on its campus to build new …

'Assam government to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Assam government to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO

India TV News  

Assam news: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that his government will bring a new law in the state assembly session to increase the punishment in Love Jihad cases to life imprisonment. Laws on 'love jihad' and 'land jihad' In a series of posts on X, Assam CM said, "Assam government is bringing two laws to stop Land …

Population of Muslims in Assam now 40%, surge a big issue: Sarma
5 months ago

Population of Muslims in Assam now 40%, surge a big issue: Sarma

Hindustan Times  

The Muslim population in Assam has risen to 40% in the past seven decades and the change in demography has become a “matter of life and death”, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Population of Muslims in Assam now 40%, surge a big issue: Sarma “I come from Assam and demographic change is a big issue for me. …

No Hindu will be left in Assam Congress by 2026, predicts Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

No Hindu will be left in Assam Congress by 2026, predicts Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: In the run up to the Lok Sabha elections, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and predicted that there would be no Hindu in the Congress party in Assam by 2026. We will open a branch at Rajiv Bhawan as Mahanagar BJP.” Assam chief minister said, “A meeting of the …

Bengali Muslims must give up child marriage, polygamy: Assam CM
9 months ago

Bengali Muslims must give up child marriage, polygamy: Assam CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Hemant Biswa Sarma who on Sunday launched election campaign in Western Assam for Lok Sabha candidates of his allies said that Bengali-speaking Muslim migrants should give up the practices of child marriage and polygamy if they desires to be recognised as indigenous to the state. But for that, they have to give up child marriage and …

Assam to conduct socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims
1 year, 2 months ago

Assam to conduct socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the officials concerned to carry out a socio-economic assessment of the state's five indigenous Muslim communities, stated the Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday. "In a meeting held at Janata Bhawan, HCM Dr @himantabiswa directed the officials concerned to carry out a socio-economic assessment of Assam's Indigenous Muslim communities," CMO posted on X. Earlier …

Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech
1 year, 5 months ago

Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

The Hindu  

Several police complaints were lodged against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday for alleged hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims, often referred to as ‘Miya’ in the State. The Assam State Committee of the Communist Party of India also lodged a complaint against the Chief Minister for hate speech at the Latasil police station in central Guwahati. “…Chief Minister …

'If Buffalo Does Not...': Owaisi, Badruddin Hit Back At Assam CM For His 'Miya Muslim' Remark
1 year, 5 months ago

'If Buffalo Does Not...': Owaisi, Badruddin Hit Back At Assam CM For His 'Miya Muslim' Remark

ABP News  

All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit back at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who stirred a controversy by saying the prices of vegetables in the state were jacked by traders of the Miya Muslim community. देश में एक ऐसी मंडिली है जिसके घर अगर भैंस दूध ना दे या मुर्ग़ी अण्डा ना दे तो उसका …

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 …

'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 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 …

'Mukroh Part of Meghalaya': Dy CM Tynsong Rejects Assam Govt's 'Unfortunate' Claim Over Border Village
1 year, 9 months ago

'Mukroh Part of Meghalaya': Dy CM Tynsong Rejects Assam Govt's 'Unfortunate' Claim Over Border Village

News 18  

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Monday said Mukroh is part of the state territory and described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government’s claim over the region in the state assembly as “unfortunate.” Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said, “our stand is very clear that Mukroh is well within Meghalaya. Even till this moment, it is under the territory …

Assam government not seeking details on religious conversion: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 11 months ago

Assam government not seeking details on religious conversion: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday distanced himself from a purportedly official letter seeking information from all superintendents of police in the State on religious conversion and the number of churches established in their respective districts in the past one year. He insisted the Assam government has not issued any instruction for such an exercise that “might hurt …

Himanta Biswa Sarma advocates equal share of property for wife, says 'No Muslim man should marry 3 women'
2 years, 6 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma advocates equal share of property for wife, says 'No Muslim man should marry 3 women'

India TV News  

Highlights Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called for legal divorce in Muslim community instead of giving 'Talaq' Assam govt is very clear that no Muslim man should marry three women, said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma An equal share of property should be given to daughters like sons, added Assam CM Himanta Biswa Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while advocating …

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 …

Over the borderline: The Hindu Editorial on Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row
3 years, 4 months ago

Over the borderline: The Hindu Editorial on Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row

The Hindu  

The drawing down of tensions between Assam and Mizoram, at least at the leadership level, with the respective governments announcing the withdrawal of FIRs against the Chief Minister of Assam and a Rajya Sabha MP from Mizoram, among other steps, comes as a great relief. The retaliatory actions such as filing FIRs against prominent representatives, at a time when locals …

Assam-Mizoram border clash: Not an inch of land can be encroached by neighbour, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam-Mizoram border clash: Not an inch of land can be encroached by neighbour, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has condemned the violence in Cachar district that claimed the lives of five police personnel. Sarma said that the border dispute is not political and that the state government will move the Supreme Court seeking protection of Innerline Forest Reserve from destruction and encroachment. If Mizoram can give evidence, we will immediately carry out …

Assam Chief Minister talks tough on Mizoram border row
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam Chief Minister talks tough on Mizoram border row

The Hindu  

Assam will abide by any law enacted by Parliament that makes it even cede its land to another State but till then it will not allow even an “inch to be encroached upon”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted on Tuesday, amid the border row with Mizoram. Mr. Sarma said after he took office in May, he had spoken to …

Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam CM Shares Alleged Video Of Mizoram Policemen Celebrating
3 years, 4 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam CM Shares Alleged Video Of Mizoram Policemen Celebrating

ABP News  

Guhwati: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam took to his Twitter to share an alleged video of policemen from Mizoram celebrating after killing 5 policemen from Mizoram. He claimed that it was "sad and horrific" After killing 5 Assam police personnel and injuring many, this is how Mizoram police and goons are celebrating.- sad and horrific pic.twitter.com/fBwvGIOQWr — …

Need to balance identity issues: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admits to Assamese having reservations on CAA
3 years, 5 months ago

Need to balance identity issues: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admits to Assamese having reservations on CAA

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he is a supporter of the Citizenship Amendment Act, and added that there is a “historical duty to displace people who have been persecuted”. “I will remain a supporter of the CAA but we will have to address the identity issues, protect our own culture and the Assamese people will find …

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 …

Minority community leaders agreed on need to curb population growth in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 5 months ago

Minority community leaders agreed on need to curb population growth in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday held a meeting with over 150 intellectuals and personalities from various diverse fields of the religious minority community and said they have all agreed on the need to curb the population growth in some parts of the state as it is a threat to development. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, …

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. …

The Muslim community needs to work on population control, educate women: What Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said
3 years, 6 months ago

The Muslim community needs to work on population control, educate women: What Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said

Op India  

On Thursday, the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, urged Muslim residents of the state to adopt a ‘decent family planning policy’ to deal with grinding poverty and chronic social problems, adding that the state will be undertaking few more steps to encourage population control. The population is the main root of social menace like poverty, land encroachment and …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeals to Muslims to control population growth, triggers row
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeals to Muslims to control population growth, triggers row

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed to Muslims of the state to adopt a ‘decent family planning policy’ for population control. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who completed his first month in the chief minister’s office, has said that population is the root cause of every social menace and if that is controlled, many issues will automatically be resolved. …

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 Says BJP Doesn’t Need Votes of ‘Communal’ Miya Muslims In Assam Assembly Elections
3 years, 10 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma Says BJP Doesn’t Need Votes of ‘Communal’ Miya Muslims In Assam Assembly Elections

ABP News  

With the Assam assembly elections due in April-May this year, electioneering has taken another gear in the state. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Health, Education and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the party does not need votes from those openly challenging the “Assamese culture, language and composite Indian culture”. Himanta Biswa Sarma was taking potshots at …

Don't Need Miya Muslim Vote, They are Very Communal, Says Himanta Sarma Ahead of Assam Polls
3 years, 10 months ago

Don't Need Miya Muslim Vote, They are Very Communal, Says Himanta Sarma Ahead of Assam Polls

News 18  

Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, state health, education and finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the BJP does not need votes from the Bengali-origin Muslim community in the state elections, often referred to as the ‘Miya’ Muslims to win the elections. The state minister also went on to say that the community is ‘openly challenging …

Himanta Biswa Sarma slams communal 'Miyas': Here is what he said
3 years, 10 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma slams communal 'Miyas': Here is what he said

Op India  

On Wednesday, Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who have infiltrated the State of Assam. My personal opinion is that the people who openly challenge Assamese culture,language & composite Indian culture shouldn’t vote for us:Assam Minister HB Sarma — ANI February 3, 2021 Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the ‘Miya’ Bangladeshis have been involved in …

BJP won't get votes seats dominated Miya Muslims assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma – India TV
3 years, 10 months ago

BJP won't get votes seats dominated Miya Muslims assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma – India TV

India TV News  

Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the areas dominated by Miya Muslims will not vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly polls. "Miya Muslims won't vote for us, I am saying this on the basis of experience, they didn't vote for us in Panchayat and 2014 Lok Sabha elections. BJP will not get votes in seats …

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