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 the Miya Muslims for being “very communal”. READ: Priyanka Gandhi At Rampur, 'Won't Let Navreet Singh's Sacrifice Go In Vain, Will Fight With The Farmers' Talking about the Citizenship Amendment Act, the BJP leader said it is “entirely up to the Government of India to frame” the rules with regard to the same. Commenting on the National Register of Citizens, Sarma said: “We have already pointed out many anomalies in the implementation process of the first National Registration.” The Union Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier told a parliamentary panel that the Central Government has not yet taken any decision on the roll-out of the NRC for the entire country.

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Jharkhand Assembly elections: NDA’s double-engine push falls short
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Jharkhand Assembly elections: NDA’s double-engine push falls short

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with Union Minister Chirag Paswan, both emphasised on the need for a double-engine sarkar during their campaign visits to Jharkhand. The recent Lokniti-CSDS post-poll study explores whether voters in Jharkhand believe the double-engine sarkar is necessary for the State’s development. A divided verdict on double-engine sarkar When …

‘Never claimed BJP would win Jharkhand election': Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 month ago

‘Never claimed BJP would win Jharkhand election': Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that he “never” claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party would win the assembly election in Jharkhand and form the next government, news agency PTI reported. The Assam chief minister stressed the urgent need for the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to address the issue of “infiltration”, which Sarma described as a …

Assam Chief Minister Warns of Foreign Tribunal Notices for Bengali Hindus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assam Chief Minister Warns of Foreign Tribunal Notices for Bengali Hindus

Hindustan Times  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded to the Congress's questions about the citizenship of his party candidate from Dholai Nihar Ranjan Das, stating that raising such questions could provoke the foreigners tribunal to send notices to other Bengali Hindus leading to their harassment. Sarma emphasized that the common people will suffer if the foreigners tribunals send notices to …

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 …

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).

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Jharkhand if they win the upcoming assembly elections. The party's manifesto for the state will be released soon, and it is expected to focus on the issue of illegal immigrants and the changing demographics of Jharkhand.

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 …

Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attacked the opposition, alleging a growing trend of not allowing "indigenous Hindu MLAs" to speak in the Assembly. Assam CM Sarma accuses Opposition of silencing indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly. During the discussion on The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Bill, 2024, Sarma remarked after opposition members interrupted a speech by his …

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 …

Assam Opposition forum files FIR against CM for ‘promoting enmity’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam Opposition forum files FIR against CM for ‘promoting enmity’

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Congress-led United Opposition Forum, Assam on Wednesday lodged a first information report against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for “trying to promote enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and race”. Later, Mr. Borah told journalists that the Chief Minister took his communal mindset to a hallowed institution like the Assembly by proclaiming he would not …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Population of Muslims in Assam now 40%, surge a big issue: Sarma
5 months, 1 week 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. …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress now a ‘completely’ Muslim party in Assam
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress now a ‘completely’ Muslim party in Assam

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha election in Assam over three phases saw the Muslims swing from the All India United Democratic Front to the Congress, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Saying that the Congress has “completely” become a Muslim party, he said the party’s vote share did not increase at the cost of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mr. Sarma said the …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dances to rhythm, colourful poll campaign ends after over 100 rallies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dances to rhythm, colourful poll campaign ends after over 100 rallies

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is not just an excellent orator but he can dance his way into people’s hearts too. He hummed and shook a leg every time “Akou Ebar Modi Sarkar”, the BJP’s popular poll song, was played out at his rallies. “The CM addressed 100 election meetings, took part in eight roadshows and attended 11 …

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power, says Assam CM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power, says Assam CM

The Hindu  

Before embarking on another day of hectic campaigning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke to The Hindu on his party’s electoral prospects in Assam. He also hit out at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for alleging that Assam is under “mafia raj”, noting that she has not even won a municipal election. You are known as an election strategist …

Assam CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri

Hindustan Times  

Dhubri: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday travelled to Dhubri Lok sabha seat in western Assam to campaign for the ally Asom Gana Parishad candidate, just a month after he declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party did not want to win the Dhubri seat and that he would never go there to seek votes. Assam chief minister Himanta …

Congress manifesto meant for Pakistan elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma
8 months ago

Congress manifesto meant for Pakistan elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

In a vitriolic jibe, Assam chief minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Congress's party manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections is meant for polls in Pakistan. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma "Congress party's manifesto is prepared in a way that they win elections in Pakistan. Himanta Biswa Sarma, one of the most bitter critics of …

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP is for all: Himanta Sarma backs PM Modi in ‘hate speech’ row
8 months ago

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP is for all: Himanta Sarma backs PM Modi in ‘hate speech’ row

Hindustan Times  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his allegation that the Congress, if elected to power, will redistribute the country's wealth among Muslims, he found a backer in Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who said that while the Congress focuses “only on one community,” the BJP focuses “on all the communities.” Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. …

Assam CM Himanta Sarma on Congress’ poll manifesto: ’Nyay Patra not for elections in Bharat but For Pakistan’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Sarma on Congress’ poll manifesto: ’Nyay Patra not for elections in Bharat but For Pakistan’

Live Mint  

‘Congress manifesto was more appropriate for Pakistan elections, not for India’, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted the Sonia Gandhi-led party over its recently-released Nyay Patra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled to take place in seven phases beginning from April 19. The chief minister, on the sidelines of a Lok Sabha election rally in Jorhat constituency, condemned …

Miya Community will Vote for BJP in Lok Sabha Polls: Biswa
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Miya Community will Vote for BJP in Lok Sabha Polls: Biswa

Deccan Chronicle  

“I believe that daughters, women and youths of the Miya community will vote for the BJP this time. I am struggling for Miya women so that there should not be talaqs, child marriage, and women should get property rights,” Sarma told reporters here.Commenting on Dhubri Lok Sabha seat, Sarma said, if possible, he wants candidates of both Congress and AIUDF …

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 …

Assam BJP aims for Muslim votes, highlights development in Muslim areas
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam BJP aims for Muslim votes, highlights development in Muslim areas

New Indian Express  

UDALGURI: The BJP in Assam is pinning hopes on getting Muslim votes by riding on the prevailing peace and “equal treatment” of communities by the government. Talking to journalists after attending an event of NDA constituents here on Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told journalists he does not find any reason why the Muslims would not vote for the …

Himanta Sarma says 'Won't be any Hindus in Congress after 2026'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Himanta Sarma says 'Won't be any Hindus in Congress after 2026'

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that "there will be no one from the Hindu community in the Congress after 2026 and no Muslims by 2032". He made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday after Union Minister and former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Dibrugarh …

‘Naked show of bigotry, racism’: Asaduddin Owaisi on Assam CM Himanta Sarma's ‘indigenous’ remark
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Naked show of bigotry, racism’: Asaduddin Owaisi on Assam CM Himanta Sarma's ‘indigenous’ remark

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday hit out at Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his “indigenous” remark on the migrant Muslim community, saying that it just a “naked show of bigotry and racism”. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi “Bengali-speaking Muslims are already 'indigenous' to India. Owaisi's comments come a day after Sarma said …

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 …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘No one wants to stay in Congress; everyone wants to join BJP,’ claims Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘No one wants to stay in Congress; everyone wants to join BJP,’ claims Himanta Biswa Sarma

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that there was no benefit in voting for the grand old party since whoever wins from Congress would eventually join the BJP. As reported by ANI, the Assam Chief Minister took part in a party workers meeting at the Karimganj district BJP office and said, “The question …

Assam CM Himanta Sarma says ‘No benefit in voting for Congress’, explains why
9 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Sarma says ‘No benefit in voting for Congress’, explains why

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday took a jibe at the Congress, saying that there is no benefit in voting in favour of the grand old party as whoever wins would eventually join the BJP. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma While addressing at the party workers' meeting at the Karimganj district BJP office where he kicked off …

BJP-led Alliance To Sweep Assam In Lok Sabha Polls, Claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP-led Alliance To Sweep Assam In Lok Sabha Polls, Claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party will secure 13 out of 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam in the upcoming general elections. But we will focus on four Assembly seats under Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, where we have the chance to win.” Sarma’s statement holds particular significance as, until recently, the Assam …

BJP and its allies will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in northeast claims Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP and its allies will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in northeast claims Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who also heads Northeast Democratic Alliance on Thursday asserted that BJP and its allies would win 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats of north-eastern states in the upcoming general elections. There is nothing to worry about.” He reiterated that people have made up their mind to extend their full support to elect …

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 …

Assam CM calls for caste census among Muslim community, says ‘crucial for…’
1 year ago

Assam CM calls for caste census among Muslim community, says ‘crucial for…’

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a media event said that there is a need to conduct caste census among Muslims community in India. While speaking at the event Sarma said that the Muslim community in India can be empowered by caste census. During the event, he also spoke how PM Modi has long been emphasizing the need for …

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 …

Himanta Biswa Sarma orders socio-economic assessment of indigenous Muslim communities in Assam
1 year, 2 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma orders socio-economic assessment of indigenous Muslim communities in Assam

India TV News  

The Assam government on Tuesday announced to conduct a socio-economic survey of the five indigenous Muslim communities of the state aiming to take measures for their upliftment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with officials at the state secretariat in connection with the matter and directed them to carry out the assessment, Chief Minister’s Office said. "In a …

BJP doesn't need votes from 'Miya' community for next 10 years: Himanta Sarma
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP doesn't need votes from 'Miya' community for next 10 years: Himanta Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said BJP does not need the votes of 'Miya' people of 'char' areas for the next 10 years, till they reform themselves by leaving aside practices such as child marriage. Sarma, however, said the 'Miya' people support him, PM Narendra Modi and the BJP, and they can continue to shout slogans in …

Assam: FIR Against CM Himanta Over 'Hate Speech' Against Congress Leaders During MP Poll Rally
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam: FIR Against CM Himanta Over 'Hate Speech' Against Congress Leaders During MP Poll Rally

ABP News  

Assam Congress MLA from Nazira constituency and Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday lodged a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, for his alleged hate speech during the "Jan Ashirwad" rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district on Tuesday. He accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of ridiculing former MP CM Kamal Nath over his Hindu identity and implying that …

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide

India Today  

In the India Today Mood of the Nation Poll, published in August, 49 per cent of the respondents in Assam expressed satisfaction with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s performance. In the January MOTN poll, 68 per cent respondents in Assam were happy with Sarma’s performance, making him the third most popular chief minister within the home state. “I have been …

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 …

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 …

Assam has had the best two years of harmony and progress, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam has had the best two years of harmony and progress, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is a key strategist of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the northeast and beyond. The second point is Assam’s economy, we are growing fast; the last five years at an average of 13%. And if we created 40,000 new posts — we need more people in health education — we could promise one lakh …

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 …

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite
1 year, 8 months ago

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has responded to his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's invitation for tea and lunch at his residence in the national capital. WAR OF WORDS CONTINUE Addressing his first political rally in Assam, Kejriwal slammed Himanta Biswa Sarma for his warning on a remark inside the Delhi Assembly, saying open threats don't befit a chief minister. ASKS …

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 …

Meghalaya poll: BJP on mend mode after Assam Hindutva body’s move on conversion
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya poll: BJP on mend mode after Assam Hindutva body’s move on conversion

The Hindu  

The BJP has gone into damage control mode in poll-bound Meghalaya after a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-backed organisation in adjoining Assam launched a drive for stripping indigenous people who undergo a religious conversion of their Scheduled Tribe status. The organisation said its members would organise a ‘Chalo Dispur’ programme on February 12 to push both the Central and State governments to …

BJP against Muslim men having multiple wives, says Assam CM Himanta Sarma
2 years ago

BJP against Muslim men having multiple wives, says Assam CM Himanta Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said his party was against men from the Muslim community having multiple wives. Launching a scathing attack on Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal, Sarma said women can give birth to “20-25 children” as per the AIUDF chief’s reported advice but all their future expenses on food, clothes and education will have to …

BJP against Muslim men having 'multiple wives': Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years ago

BJP against Muslim men having 'multiple wives': Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said his party was against men from the Muslim community having multiple wives. The opposition Congress, however, said that instead of making political statements, the government should bring in a law to prevent Muslim men from marrying multiple times without divorcing their previous spouses. Launching a scathing attack on Lok Sabha MP Badruddin …

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