‘Unprecedented Low’: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Latest ‘Miya’ Remarks Fuel Opposition Firestorm in Assam

‘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.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, "Miya Muslims" and the truth of Bangladeshi inflitration

Sarma has made it clear that the issue involves Assamese and illegal Bangladeshis, not Hindus and Muslims in Assam.

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…

It's court language, not mine: Defiant Himanta Sarma on 'trouble Miyas' remark

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent public comments targeting the Miya community have sparked a major controversy. Sarma openly outlined his stance and detailed steps he encouraged against the community, leading to significant criticism from opposition leaders. The statements have intensified debate about communal tensions and political strategies in Assam.