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"Infiltration Existential Threat": Himanta Sarma In Independence Day Message
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 'illegal infiltration' - seen by many as a reference to Bengali-speaking Muslims - poses an "existential threat" to the northeastern state's indigenous communities.
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Assam Opposition Targets Himanta Sarma Over Voter Revision, Eviction Drives
Leaders of the All Indian United Democratic Front, a key opposition party in Assam, accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
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'Assam's Muslim Population Will Reach 50% In Coming Years': Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta today said indigenous Assamese people face the threat of becoming minority in their own state due to what the BJP has been claiming "population explosion" of illegal immigrants of Bengali Muslim-origin from Bangladesh.
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Himanta Sarma vs Mamata Banerjee On Mother Tongue And Demographics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a fresh attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming the BJP-led Assam government is threatening citizens who want to coexist by respecting all languages.
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'Implement CAA If You Care For Bengalis,' Himanta Sarma Dares Mamata Banerjee
Mr Sarma asked the Trinamool Congress leader to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal if she 'cares for Bengalis.' The dare was laced with a belief and allegation that Ms Banerjee is only concerned about 'Muslim Bengalis.'
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Chaos In Assam Assembly Over Minister's "Miya" Comment
The use of pejorative term "Miya" for Muslims sparked furore in Assam assembly today, with the Opposition AIUDF demanding a breach of privilege motion against Health Minister Ashok Singhal.
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4 Boys Detained In Assam For Forcing Muslim Boy To Chant 'Jai Shree Ram'
Four boys have been detained in Assam for assaulting a Class 8 student, a Muslim, for refusing to chant "Jai Shree Ram", said the police.
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"Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision.
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No 2-Hour Namaz Break In Assam Assembly On Fridays For Muslim MLAs
The Assam assembly has decided to scrap its decades-old rule of giving a two-hour namaz break for Muslim legislators on Fridays.
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18 Assam Opposition Parties File Police Complaint Against Himanta Sarma Over "Miya" Comment
Eighteen Opposition parties in Assam have filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his comments that he would not let 'Miya' Muslims "take over" Assam.
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Badruddin Ajmal's Party AIUDF Demands 10% Reservation For Muslims In Assam
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has demanded 10 per cent reservation for Muslims in Assam.
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Amid Chaos, Assam Tables Bill To Register Muslim Marriages, Divorces
The introduction of the Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce bill in the Assam assembly today was accompanied by massive protests by the Opposition parties.
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Won't Allow Muslims To Take Over State: Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is "not in the competition for minority votes".
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Assam To Introduce Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his government will introduce a bill for the compulsory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces in the upcoming Autumn assembly session.
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"Assam Muslim Population Now 40%, Matter Of Life And Death": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that the Muslim population in his state has now risen to 40 per cent, contending that demographic change is a "big issue" in the northeastern state.
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"Infiltration Existential Threat": Himanta Sarma In Independence Day Message
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 'illegal infiltration' - seen by many as a reference to Bengali-speaking Muslims - poses an "existential threat" to the northeastern state's indigenous communities.
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Assam Opposition Targets Himanta Sarma Over Voter Revision, Eviction Drives
Leaders of the All Indian United Democratic Front, a key opposition party in Assam, accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
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'Assam's Muslim Population Will Reach 50% In Coming Years': Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta today said indigenous Assamese people face the threat of becoming minority in their own state due to what the BJP has been claiming "population explosion" of illegal immigrants of Bengali Muslim-origin from Bangladesh.
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Himanta Sarma vs Mamata Banerjee On Mother Tongue And Demographics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a fresh attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming the BJP-led Assam government is threatening citizens who want to coexist by respecting all languages.
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'Implement CAA If You Care For Bengalis,' Himanta Sarma Dares Mamata Banerjee
Mr Sarma asked the Trinamool Congress leader to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal if she 'cares for Bengalis.' The dare was laced with a belief and allegation that Ms Banerjee is only concerned about 'Muslim Bengalis.'
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Chaos In Assam Assembly Over Minister's "Miya" Comment
The use of pejorative term "Miya" for Muslims sparked furore in Assam assembly today, with the Opposition AIUDF demanding a breach of privilege motion against Health Minister Ashok Singhal.
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4 Boys Detained In Assam For Forcing Muslim Boy To Chant 'Jai Shree Ram'
Four boys have been detained in Assam for assaulting a Class 8 student, a Muslim, for refusing to chant "Jai Shree Ram", said the police.
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"Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision.
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No 2-Hour Namaz Break In Assam Assembly On Fridays For Muslim MLAs
The Assam assembly has decided to scrap its decades-old rule of giving a two-hour namaz break for Muslim legislators on Fridays.
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18 Assam Opposition Parties File Police Complaint Against Himanta Sarma Over "Miya" Comment
Eighteen Opposition parties in Assam have filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his comments that he would not let 'Miya' Muslims "take over" Assam.
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Badruddin Ajmal's Party AIUDF Demands 10% Reservation For Muslims In Assam
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has demanded 10 per cent reservation for Muslims in Assam.
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Amid Chaos, Assam Tables Bill To Register Muslim Marriages, Divorces
The introduction of the Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce bill in the Assam assembly today was accompanied by massive protests by the Opposition parties.
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Won't Allow Muslims To Take Over State: Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is "not in the competition for minority votes".
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Assam To Introduce Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his government will introduce a bill for the compulsory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces in the upcoming Autumn assembly session.
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"Assam Muslim Population Now 40%, Matter Of Life And Death": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that the Muslim population in his state has now risen to 40 per cent, contending that demographic change is a "big issue" in the northeastern state.
