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's claim on Monday that popular singer Zubeen Garg's death was not accidental but a case of murder in Singapore has triggered a major stir in the state, with fans demanding the harshest punishment for those responsible.
The report, however, is yet to physically arrive in Guwahati, where the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is conducting a detailed probe into the case.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that four more Assamese expatriates from Singapore will appear before the SIT/CID on Monday (October 13) to record their statements in connection with Zubeen Garg's death case.
Himanta Biswa Sarma contended that the state’s indigenous population could remain secure “only if the Miya Muslims are kept under pressure”.
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Leadership Faces Its Toughest Test Against Anti-Incumbency, Regional Resurgence, and Generational Shifts
