Himanta targets Bangladeshi Muslims; Congress alleges bid to divide society

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma created controversy in the state assembly by declaring he won't allow 'miya Muslims' to take over Assam, following outrage over a minor's gangrape in Nagaon. Opposition parties condemned his remarks as divisive, accusing him of trying to polarize the public amid rising crimes against women.

Himanta targets Bangladeshi Muslims; Congress alleges bid to divide society
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma created controversy in the state assembly by declaring he won't allow 'miya Muslims' to take over Assam, following outrage over a minor's gangrape in Nagaon. Opposition parties condemned his remarks as divisive, accusing him of trying to polarize the public amid rising crimes against women.