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Assam CM Projects Miya Muslims at 38% in Next Census, Announces Bills to Protect Indigenous

Opposition parties condemned his remarks after he linked eviction drives in Goalpara, Behali to protecting indigenous interests.

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Going to enact two more Acts to safeguard indigenous people: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Overview

  • Sarma said Bengali-origin 'Miya' Muslims would constitute about 38% of Assam's population and become the largest community in the next census.
  • He announced the government will table two bills in the November Assembly session aimed at safeguarding jati, maati, bheti of indigenous Assamese people.
  • The chief minister said eviction notices have been issued in Goalpara and Behali and that action against alleged illegal encroachments will continue.
  • He argued the state must keep the Miyas "under pressure" to counter what he describes as a demographic challenge.
  • Opposition leaders accused him of communalising demographics ahead of the 2026 state elections, with reports noting Muslims were 34.22% in the 2011 Census.