Guwahati, January 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday defended his recent remarks on the term “Miyan,” stating that his comments were rooted in concerns earlier expressed by the Supreme Court of India regarding illegal migration in the state.
 |
| Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Image Courtesy: x.com/himantabiswa |
Responding to criticism over his statements, Sarma said the word “Miyan” has been used in Assam in the context of Bangladeshi Muslim illegal migration and that his position reflects judicial observations rather than political rhetoric. Quoting from a Supreme Court judgment, the Chief Minister highlighted the court’s warning about what it described as a “silent and invidious demographic invasion” of Assam and the potential threat to the state’s territorial integrity and national unity.
The Chief Minister cited the court’s observation that continued influx of illegal migrants could alter the demographic profile of lower Assam, potentially leading to demands for merger with Bangladesh and the severing of the North East from the rest of India. “These are the Court’s words, not my imagination or exaggeration,” Sarma said.
ALSO READ: BTC Observes 6th Bodo Peace Accord Day, Calls for Time-Bound Implementation of Pending Clauses
He asserted that acknowledging the issue does not amount to hatred or communalism and stressed that his government’s actions are not directed against any religion or Indian citizen. “Our effort is to protect Assam’s identity, security, and future, exactly as the Supreme Court cautioned,” he said.
Sarma added that ignoring the warnings issued by the country’s highest constitutional court would be a grave injustice to Assam and the nation, reiterating the state government’s commitment to safeguarding Assam’s demographic balance and long-term stability.
