Assam’s demographic reckoning
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
he session was part of a massive state-wide push that stretched across 23,498 villages and brought over 32 lakh Self-Help Group members to the mat. Back in Kolkata, Prime Minister Modi was walking the Red Road, correcting postures.
He has described it as a potential “demographic red flag” in the border state and noted that restrictions have been imposed regarding issuance of Aadhaar cards to those above the age of 18 years.
Assam has decided to restrict Aadhaar card issuance for adults while approving a new satellite city project in the Guwahati metropolitan region, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced.
Defending her decision to vacate her Rajya Sabha seat, Sushmita Dev said political loyalty mattered to her and indicated she would announce her future plans after a brief break.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday backed Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on infiltration in West Bengal, alleging that while Assam and Tripura were taking steps to fight against illegal entry, the neighbouring state was "opening its doors to the infiltrators".
He alleged that years of "appeasement politics" by the Congress had led to the emergence of a "new civilisation" that threatens Assam's social and cultural fabric.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the miscreants involved in the vandalism at St. Mary’s English School in Panigaon area of Nalbari district have been arrested, asserting that the state government remains fully committed to maintaining peace, communal harmony and ensuring the safety of all institutions and citizens across Assam.
Post Malone is set to perform in Guwahati for the first time on December 8, promising a world-class show with stunning lights, pyrotechnics, and fan interactions.
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision on November 21 to contest the 2026 Assam Assembly polls with its NDA partners and set a target of 103 out of 126 seats is not just an electoral strategy, it is a declaration of ideological resolve.
