Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) In a significant development, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a batch of petitions seeking action against him for allegedly making repeated speeches targeting a particular community. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury heard the matter at length and sought responses from Sarma, as well as the Central and Assam governments.The court said the notice was accept…
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Guwahati, Feb 17 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLAs on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Assam Assembly on the second day of the Budget Session after their notice for an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on alleged “harassment” of Miya Muslims was not taken up. The party later held a protest outside the Assembly premises. Speaking to mediapersons, AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of repeatedly targeting the minority community through what…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has triggered a major controversy with his remarks on “Miya Muslims”, drawing sharp backlash from Opposition parties, who accused the BJP leader of repeatedly attempting to divide society. The controversy comes at a politically sensitive time as Assam heads towards Assembly elections later this year.CM Sarma said that he encourages creating “trouble” for “Miya Muslims” so that they are driven out of the state, remarks …