Assamese-Hindus Now only About 40 Pc of State's Population, Claims CM Biswa

Assamese-Hindus now only about 40 pc of state's population, claims CM Biswa

Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday claimed that Assamese Hindus now make up only around 40 percent of the state’s population, about the same as that of Muslims. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme here, Sarma said the state has witnessed a sharp shift in its population composition, and termed the Centre’s proposed Demography Mission a significant step towards addressing the issue. “Assam has been a big victi…

Assamese-Hindus now only about 40 pc of state's population: Himanta

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday claimed that Assamese Hindus now make up only around 40 per cent of the state’s population, about the same as that of Muslims.

Assam CM Predicts Miya-Muslims Set To Become State's Largest Community In Next Census

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Bengali-speaking Muslims, commonly known as Miya in the state, are expected to become the largest community in the state, accounting for around 38 per cent of the population in the upcoming census. The chief minister told reporters in Dibrugarh: “By the time the next census is completed, the population of Miya Muslims in the state will increase to 38 per cent in the state. Believe me, they …