Hyderabad, Ferbuary 7: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on February 6 launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his controversial remarks concerning “Miya Muslims,” calling them unconstitutional, divisive and dangerous for India’s democratic fabric.
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| AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi addresses a public rally, launching a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the “Miya Muslims” remarks. |
Addressing a public rally in Nizamabad, Owaisi accused Sarma of promoting discrimination against Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam. Mocking the chief minister, he said he would offer him “Rs 2 in alms,” alleging that Sarma had reduced constitutional governance to prejudice and intimidation.
Owaisi asserted that the Indian Constitution guarantees equality and non-discrimination to all citizens, irrespective of religion or community. “The Constitution says everyone is equal. No discrimination should be done, whether it is a chief minister or anyone else,” he said, adding that no constitutional authority has the right to selectively target any group.
The AIMIM leader alleged that Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam were being routinely scapegoated for various issues. He claimed that they were blamed for rising prices and told to “go to Bangladesh” when asserting their voting rights, accusing the ruling establishment of vilifying an entire community for political gains.
Owaisi’s remarks came in response to Sarma’s recent statements advocating action against “Miya Muslims” in Assam. The chief minister has defended his position by stating that his government’s focus is on tackling illegal immigration and protecting indigenous rights, and that the term “Miya Muslims” was not coined by him but has been used within the community itself.
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The controversy has triggered a political storm in election-bound Assam, with opposition parties accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of resorting to communal polarization to consolidate votes. Critics have warned that such rhetoric from a constitutional authority could deepen social divisions.
The BJP, however, has maintained that its stance is aimed at addressing illegal immigration and safeguarding the interests of indigenous communities, an issue that continues to dominate Assam’s electoral and identity politics.
