Himanta Sarma Predicts Miya-Muslims Will Become Largest Community in Assam's Next Census

Oct 11, 2025 02:42 am CST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma forecasts that Bengali-speaking Muslims will constitute 38% of the state's population in the upcoming census, making them the largest demographic group. The BJP government plans to introduce legislative measures to protect indigenous communities amid concerns about changing demographics and land encroachment across the state.