Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Vows to Protect State Amid Controversy
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared in the state assembly that he will not allow ‘Miya Muslim’ to take over Assam. This statement came during a discussion on law and order following a gang rape incident involving a 14-year-old girl in Nagaon district.
Speaking in the state assembly, Sarma said, “I won’t let Assam become a land of Miyas.” He questioned the opposition, asking, “Are you want to capture the entire state? Why the people from Lower Assam will go to Upper Assam? I won’t let Assam become a land of Miyas.”
AIUDF MLA Mujibur Rahman criticized the Chief Minister, asserting that his party will continue to fight for the rights of Miya Muslims. Rahman said, “We will continue our fights for the Miya people’s rights. In a democratic country why people can’t go to one state from another state or from one district to another district? The Assam Chief Minister who is also holding the Home Department portfolio, has failed to address this matter. We demand that he should resign from the post. Both Congress and BJP are doing communal politics.”
Earlier, on August 22, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Assam’s Nagaon district, leading to the arrest of two individuals, according to the police. The incident reportedly occurred while the girl was returning home from tuition in the Dhing area. Locals found the girl in a semi-conscious state by the roadside and immediately admitted her to a hospital. Swapnaneel Deka, Superintendent of Police of Nagaon district, said, “Police have picked up two persons for interrogation in connection with the incident.”
This incident comes amid nationwide outrage over the murder and alleged sexual assault of a female trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 in Kolkata.
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Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture, tea gardens, and the Brahmaputra River.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam. He is a political leader responsible for making important decisions for the state.
Miya Muslim -: Miya Muslims are a community in Assam, originally from Bangladesh. They have their own unique culture and traditions.
State assembly -: The state assembly is a group of elected representatives who make laws and discuss important issues for the state. It’s like a big meeting where important decisions are made.
Law and order -: Law and order refer to the rules and regulations that keep a place safe and peaceful. It includes the work of the police and the justice system.
Gang rape -: Gang rape is a very serious crime where a group of people forcefully hurt someone in a very bad way. It is illegal and punishable by law.
Nagaon district -: Nagaon is a district in Assam. A district is like a smaller part of a state, similar to how a neighborhood is a part of a city.
AIUDF -: AIUDF stands for All India United Democratic Front. It is a political party in India that focuses on the rights and issues of certain communities.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly. An MLA is a person elected by the people to represent them in the state assembly.
Mujibur Rahman -: Mujibur Rahman is an MLA from the AIUDF party. He represents the people in the state assembly and speaks on their behalf.
Nationwide outrage -: Nationwide outrage means that people all over the country are very angry and upset about something. In this case, it is about the gang rape incident.