Assam: India Hate Lab tracks 18 rallies and 5 evictions targeting Bengali Muslims

Forced evictions, bulldozed homes, and attacks on Muslims in Assam: Report

Early Response (EWER) initiative, India Hate Lab (IHL) reported that the campaign has included assaults, expulsions, and political legitimisation, with Chief Minister Sarma promoting arms licences in Muslim-majority border areas, citing threats from “hostile quarters.”

Data reveals rising hate and violence against Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam

Washington-based advocacy and research group India Hate Lab on Thursday released a new data brief under its Early Warning, Early Response (EWER) initiative on “sharp and deeply concerning” escalation in hate speech, targeted harassment and violence against Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam state. The briefing said Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has played a central role in legitimising thi…

Stateless Bengalis of Assam: Weaponizing Identity, Migration & Border (In)Security

Kaliph Rehman Abstract Assamese discourse on Bengali migrants is dominated by reactionary literature. This article seeks to challenge this reactionary narrative and advocate for the Bengali community in Assam. The prevalent allegations of illegal and mass immigration foster an atmosphere of suspicion and anxiety among minorities. This article posits that Assamese chauvinism stems from the British colonial legacy of divide-and-conquer tactics. Ad…

Hate campaign and violence is on the rise against Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam: Report

NEW DELHI – Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has led a sharp rise in hate speech, targeted harassment, violence, and state-led evictions against Bengali-speaking Muslims, under the campaign to remove “illegal Bangladeshi immigrants”, said a report. The brief report titled “Data Reveals Rising Hate and Violence Against Bengali-Speaking Muslims in Assam” documented 18 hate rallies and nine cases of targeted violence and harassment against …

Assam: India Hate Lab tracks 18 rallies and 5 evictions targeting Bengali Muslims

Guwahati: According to new findings by India Hate Lab (IHL), Assam has seen a sharp escalation in hate speech, harassment, and state-led violence against Bengali-speaking Muslims since early June 2025. The report links this intensification to a broader campaign allegedly aimed at removing so-called “illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.” Between July 9 and July 30, IHL documented […] The post Assam: India Hate Lab tracks 18 rallies and 5 evictions tar…