Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the opposition for allegedly silencing "indigenous Hindu MLAs" during a debate on a land regulation bill.
On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the opposition, accusing them of a rising trend to silence "indigenous Hindu MLAs" in the Assembly. His remarks came during the debate on The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024, after opposition members interrupted his party MLA Bhuban Pegu's speech.
Sarma warned, "There's a troubling new tendency in the House to prevent indigenous Hindu MLAs from speaking. This is a dangerous trend. Please avoid being so aggressive. After taking our land, don't attempt to take over the Assembly as well."
MLA Pegu was discussing historical Assembly records related to alleged migration and aggression from East Bengal into Assam. Sarma defended Pegu's comments, asserting that discussions on Hindu-Muslim issues are unavoidable due to their significance, and even the census requires individuals to state their religion. The bill was ultimately approved by the Assembly.
Sarma emphasized that the bill reflects the Assamese community's struggle for survival, claiming that it is on the verge of extinction, particularly due to land loss in districts like Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Darrang, Nagaon, and Morigaon. "We are now fighting to survive," the chief minister said.
In response to Sarma's statements, Congress MLAs staged a walkout. The opposition has demanded President Droupadi Murmu dismiss Sarma, alleging he is inciting division and failing to maintain law and order. A delegation from the United Opposition Forum, Assam (UOFA), led by Congress Lok Sabha MP Pardyut Bordoloi and UOFA General Secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi, submitted a memorandum to the President via Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Raj Bhavan. They accused Sarma of making provocative statements targeting the Muslim community and claimed that he incited youths to expel religious minorities from Guwahati last year.
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