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Assam CM and BJP state president blame Muslims for defeat, call them ‘communal group’
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP State President Bhabesh Kalita have called Muslims of Assam ‘communal’, saying that ‘some’ voted as a communal group in Dhubri where Congress’ candidate Rakibul Hussain won.
Assam’s intellectuals rally for democracy: Condemn chief minister’s conspiracy allegations against Dr. Hiren Gohain
The Sahitya Akademi award winner, 85-year-old Gohain has repeatedly been targeted by the CM for his vocal stance against the ruling BJP government. In January, 2024, the chief minister also directed Gauhati University to take action against a teacher who merely displayed support for Gohain.
Assam: Are claims of chief minister, Himana Biswa Sarma that BJP set for a 13/14 score a farfetched?
While elections will take place in three phases for 14 seats in Assam, round two of the polls held today reveals serious displeasure in the voters for BJP’s aggressive politics and divisive campaign—Sabrangindia’s ground report
Assam government repeals Muslim Marriage Act, terms it ‘obsolete’
The government has stated that this is another step towards bringing in the Uniform Civil Code in the state
Assam: After taking an oath to uphold Ambedkar’s Constitution, the BJP CM invoked the Gita to promote caste-based occupation
The servitude of non-Brahmins to Brahmins has no place in Ambedkar’s Constitution, a fact Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unconsciously or consciously overlooked when he wrote a post on his social media account, telling the Shudras that their natural duty was to serve the upper castes. This was close to ten days ago.
Assam: Post by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma casteist, promotes oppression?
A December 26 post on X by controversial chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, openly glorifying the “heroic” characteristics of the “Kshatriya” (dominant, “warrior-ruling” caste) and demeaning the Shudra (toiling, artisan sections of society) saying their duty is to "serve" Brahmins, Kshatriyas Vaishyas has generated outrage and controversy
Trend of divisive politics continues, 3 hate speeches by Assam CM in poll bound states
Recent documented hate speeches include calls for declaring India a Hindu nation, destruction of mosques, curbing Muslim population and conspiracy theories disparaging Muslims
EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for “communal” speech
The Election Commission has, in response to a complaint by Congress, issued a notice to the Assam CM for his comments against a Muslim minister during a speech in Chattisgarh. The CM, in his defence, has said that there was nothing inciteful in his comments.
Telangana Hate Crimes: a closer look as Election Day approaches
Minorities in Telangana face threats, attacks, hate speech over the year as electoral campaigns by various parties continue. The report, brought together by Citizen for Justice and Peace's Nafrat Ka Naqsha, highlights the hate that has been spreading throughout the state.
FIR against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for hate speech
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Filed by senior Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia, the complaint outlines how Himanta Biswa Sarma incited violence and arson, reports The Hindu
Busted: Assam chief minister’s claim that Bajrang Dal has no links with RSS
RSS’ own archives belie this claim that its octopus-like connections do not extend to the Bajrang Dal