US Edition‘Unprecedented Low’: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Latest ‘Miya’ Remarks Fuel Opposition Firestorm in Assam
- On January 29, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma refused to retract his controversial remarks about 'Miya Muslims', stating the term refers to illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
- Sarma invoked the Supreme Court, which warned of a potential demographic invasion and territorial losses in Assam.
- He declared efforts to ensure that four to five lakh Miya votes will be eliminated during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral records, emphasizing action against illegal immigrants rather than a communal target.
- Opposition leaders condemned Sarma's statements as discriminatory and accused him of undermining voting rights, suggesting his rhetoric creates an atmosphere of discrimination.
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CM Sarma Falsely Attributing SC over 'Miya Muslims' Remarks, Court Must Take Cognisance: Gaurav Gogoi
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday called out Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the latter's "Miya Muslims" remarks, accusing him of "misusing" the name of the Supreme Court to justify his remarks. India News | CM Sarma Falsely Attributing SC over 'Miya Muslims' Remarks, Court Must Take Cognisance: Gaurav Gogoi.
Maulana Shahabuddin, reacting to Himanta Biswa Sarma's controversial "Miya" statement, said that as Chief Minister of the state, Himanta should be careful with his language. He has ignored the fundamental principle of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" (together with all, development for all). His comments against Muslims are controversial and offensive.
‘Unprecedented low’: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s latest ‘Miya’ remarks fuel Opposition firestorm in Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s comments on Bengali-origin Muslims, voter lists and “troubling Miyas” have triggered controversy, with the Opposition accusing the BJP of polarising Assam ahead of elections.
Himanta Sarma's "Trouble Miyas" Remark Sparks Row, Congress's Court Move
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he encourages troubling the "Miya Muslims" to drive them back from the state, sparking a massive controversy in the election-bound northeastern state.
Harass 'miyas', pay them less, Assam Police will protect you: Himanta
Gauhati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma triggered outrage once again after he went on an unhinged tirade, suggesting that people torment “miyas” – a derogatory term used for Bangali-speaking Muslims – by underpaying them, and if it leads to any tussle, the police will protect them. Speaking to reporters at an official event in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Tuesday, January 27, he asserted that “Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP (Bharatiya…
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