Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stirred controversy Tuesday in the state assembly with remarks such as “Miya Muslims.” Sarma declared he would not let them “take over” the state and said, “I will take sides. What can you do about it?”
According to the Indian Express report, he also questioned why people from Lower Assam were moving to Upper Assam, which has fueled further debate and criticism. His statements have intensified discussions on identity and migration issues in the region.
“…So that Miya Muslims can take over Assam? We won’t let it happen,” he claimed.
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Amid accusations of partiality from the Opposition, Sarma addressed the adjournment motions in the state assembly. The motions, brought by Opposition parties to discuss Assam’s law and order situation following the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Nagaon, criticized the state’s handling of increased crime rates, particularly against women.
In his response, Sarma contended that the crime rate had not risen proportionally to the state’s population growth. The debate saw members from both the treasury and opposition benches converging in the Well of the House, prompting Speaker Biswajit Daimary to adjourn the session for ten minutes.
The adjournment motions were introduced by MLAs from the Congress, AIUDF, and CPI(M) parties, as well as Independent legislator Akhil Gogoi.