Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Assam CM: Muslim Population Could Equal Hindus by 2041
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that if things continue as they are, the number of Muslims in Assam could be almost the same as the number of Hindus by the year 2041.
He mentioned this during a press conference after a meeting.
He also pointed out that according to a past count, about 34% of the population were Muslims and that many of them had moved to Assam earlier.
When asked if this meant the local people could become a minority, he said he was simply repeating what the census showed.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the Muslim population could equal Hindus by 2041.
The statement was made at a press conference following a cabinet meeting.
Sarma cited 2011 census data, indicating 34% Muslim population.
He claimed 31% of the Muslim population were earlier migrants.
Sarma referred to the census results when asked about indigenous people.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Assam CM stated Muslim population growth could lead to near parity with Hindus by 2041.
- When
- Wednesday (implied).
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- The CM was commenting on population trends in Assam based on census data.
Immigration Concerns
Government Stance
Population Balance
Immigration Concerns
Not stated.
Government Stance
Concerns raised over the growth of the Muslim population due to previous migration.
- Claim
- Muslim population may equal Hindu by 2041
- Source
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Setting
- Press conference after cabinet meeting
- Reference
- 2011 Census data
- Muslim Population (2011 Census)
- Approximately 34%
- Migrant population
- 31% of the Muslim population were migrants
