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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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BJP's Top Muslim Leader In Assam Joins Congress A Month Before Polls
A month before the Lok Sabha elections in Assam, the ruling BJP's top minority leader in the state resigned and joined the Congress on Wednesday. Aminul Haque Laskar became the Assam BJP's first minority MLA in 2016.
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Only A Few Muslim MLAs Will Remain In Assam Congress Before 2026 Polls: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday remarked that by the time the 2026 assembly election arrives, only a few Muslim MLAs would remain in the Congress.
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What Changes After Assam Scraps Muslim Marriage Registration Law
The Assam government has decided to repeal the personal law governing marriages and divorces among Muslims in a big push towards a Uniform Civil Code (ICC).
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Assam To Repeal Muslim Marriage Act In Big Push For Uniform Civil Code
Less than three weeks after Uttarakhand became the first state in independent India to pass legislation on a Uniform Civil Code, Assam has taken its first step towards a similar law by repealing the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.
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"I Appeal To Muslims, Christians...": Himanta Sarma Ahead Of Temple Event
The grand consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya marks not just the triumph of Hindus but a triumph of the Indian civilisation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said
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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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BJP's Top Muslim Leader In Assam Joins Congress A Month Before Polls
A month before the Lok Sabha elections in Assam, the ruling BJP's top minority leader in the state resigned and joined the Congress on Wednesday. Aminul Haque Laskar became the Assam BJP's first minority MLA in 2016.
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Only A Few Muslim MLAs Will Remain In Assam Congress Before 2026 Polls: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday remarked that by the time the 2026 assembly election arrives, only a few Muslim MLAs would remain in the Congress.
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What Changes After Assam Scraps Muslim Marriage Registration Law
The Assam government has decided to repeal the personal law governing marriages and divorces among Muslims in a big push towards a Uniform Civil Code (ICC).
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Assam To Repeal Muslim Marriage Act In Big Push For Uniform Civil Code
Less than three weeks after Uttarakhand became the first state in independent India to pass legislation on a Uniform Civil Code, Assam has taken its first step towards a similar law by repealing the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.
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"I Appeal To Muslims, Christians...": Himanta Sarma Ahead Of Temple Event
The grand consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya marks not just the triumph of Hindus but a triumph of the Indian civilisation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said
