Assam Muslims

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma Government Approves Socio-Economic Survey Of Indigenous Muslims

The cabinet has also decided to rename the Directorate of Char Areas Development, Assam, as the Directorate of Minority Affairs and Char Areas, Assam.

Dec 09, 2023, 08:56 AM IST

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Baat Pate Ki: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gave controversial statement, opposition uproar । badruddin ajmal

On the question of increasing the prices of vegetables in Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has given a controversial statement. After which a new controversy started in the politics of the whole country. In fact, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the prices of vegetables are less in the village, if the prices are being charged here (in the city), then only Mian (Muslim) traders are charging more. After this Assam's opposition leader Badruddin Ajmal and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack on it.

Jul 16, 2023, 00:04 AM IST

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DNA: Understand the difference between Khilonjia and Mia Muslims

The Muslim community in Assam is divided into two sections. One community is called Khilonjia Muslim. And the other community is called Miya Muslim. Khilonjia Muslims are those who are believed to be originally from Assam. Whereas Miya Muslims are those who have come to India after migrating from Bangladesh.

Jul 07, 2022, 00:24 AM IST

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DNA: Why are Muslims scared of Assam government's decision?

During the year 2019-20, there were a lot of protests in our country over the issue of Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC. At that time, a movement against the CAA law in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh went on for more than 100 days. Once again, the debate has started in this matter. The Assam government has identified five tribes and considered them to be originally from Assam. They have been given the status of indigenous Muslims. It is also being said that this decision of the government is part of the process of identifying those people who have illegally entered Assam from Bangladesh.

Jul 07, 2022, 00:04 AM IST

Assam cabinet approves process for identification of Indian Muslims in state

The move will ensure their development in health, cultural identity, education, financial inclusion, skill development and women empowerment, Assam CM said.

Jul 06, 2022, 06:27 AM IST