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.
A fresh political slugfest erupted in Cooch Behar ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
"Mamata Banerjee is worried that once a BJP government is formed in West Bengal, the beef trade here will stop," the Assam CM added.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid obeisance at the holy Khatu Shyam Baba shrine in Sikar district and prayed for a BJP victory in the recently held Assembly polls, as well as for peace and prosperity in the state and the country.
A rally video of Kanhaiya Kumar from Assam has sparked fresh attention, adding to scrutiny over Congress leaders’ remarks following recent controversies involving party leadership.
Court relief gives Khera a narrow window to seek regular bail as legal fight intensifies over explosive claims and counterclaims between Congress and Assam CM’s camp.
