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Fear, alienation among Miya Muslims in Assam under Himanta Biswa Sarma govt: AIUDF chief Badruddin AjmalBadruddin Ajmal, the leader of AIUDF, expresses his deep concern regarding the policies of Himanta Biswa Sarma's administration, noting tha...08 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST- At least 5 lakh ‘Miyas’ names to be dropped in Assam voter roll: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's Chief Minister announced a major electoral roll revision targeting the 'Miya' community. He expects to remove five lakh names. Mean...28 Jan, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Oppn parties of Assam lodge complaint over SIR with state's Chief Electoral OfficerAssam's opposition parties have lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer regarding irregularities in the ongoing Special Revisio...26 Jan, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- BJP sets target of 100 seats for Assam pollsAs the assembly elections approach, Assam's BJP is gearing up for a bold campaign, aiming to secure a substantial win. Targeting 103 seats ...23 Nov, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
- Assam CM Sarma claims Congress using Zubeen Garg’s name for political gainAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi are politicizing Zubeen Garg's death by bringing non-fa...01 Nov, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
- Congress files police complaint against BJP over alleged AI-generated videos in AssamThe Congress party in Assam has filed a police complaint against the BJP, alleging the use of AI-generated videos on social media to target...18 Sep, 2025, 10.44 PM IST
- Polygamy, child marriage not poll issues in Assam: CM Himanta SarmaAssam CM Sarma prioritizes social transformation for Miya community over votes in Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing BJP's dominance in Assam...09 Apr, 2024, 12.07 PM IST
- It is not possible to remove Miya people in next three years or 300 years, says AIUDF Chief Ajmal in Rupahihat, AssamBadruddin Ajmal criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim to clear Guwahati from Miya Muslims. Ajmal defended Miya Muslims, highlight...06 Mar, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
- Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cannot move from the middle of Guwahati city: Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said it is not a Nyay rally but a Miya rally.” In those places where there are Miyas there will be people in t...19 Jan, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
- Assam govt to carry out socio-economic assessment of state's indigenous Muslim communities through Directorate of Minority AffairsAssam has the highest Muslim population after Jammu and Kashmir. Muslims comprise 34% of the 3.12 crore population of Assam, of which 4% ar...08 Dec, 2023, 09.51 PM IST
- Assam govt to carry out socio-economic assessment of state's indigenous Muslim communitiesThe Assam government plans to conduct a socio-economic assessment of Assam's Indigenous Muslim communities to aid in their development. Thi...03 Oct, 2023, 08.27 PM IST
- Assam CM blames 'Miyas' for soaring vegetable prices; opposition hits out at 'communal politics'Spiralling vegetable prices in Assam's largest city Guwahati has triggered a war of words between political opponents, with Chief Minister ...16 Jul, 2023, 01.38 PM IST
- Assam: BJP to reach out to Muslim populationAssam has the highest Muslim population after Jammu and Kashmir. Muslims comprise 34% of the 3.12 crore population of Assam, of which 4% ar...21 Jan, 2023, 08.57 PM IST
- Rupjyoti Kurmi, a four-time MLA from Assam’s Mariani joined the Bharatiya Janata Party"Congress is giving prominence to Miya Muslims. Congress even does not recognise indigenous Muslims,” Kurmi told reporters after joining th...22 Jun, 2021, 11.19 AM IST
- BJP's Assam strategy: Disregard Miya Muslims, re-doing NRC lists and rally in key areasThe party is making its presence felt in key pockets like the latest visit planned by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 6 to ...04 Feb, 2021, 06.46 AM IST
- Assam assembly elections: Identity politics picks up force ahead of BJP bigwigs’ visitTh BJP is making its presence felt in key pockets like the latest visit planned by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 6 to the...04 Feb, 2021, 12.02 AM IST
- Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rejects proposal for Miya museumThe proposal for setting up Miya museum was mooted by Congress MLA from Baghbar constituency, Sherman Ali Ahmed, who also belongs to Bengal...25 Oct, 2020, 01.01 PM IST
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