Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Assam CM Defends SR Notices, Welcomes Ex-AASU Leaders
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that the Special Revision (SR) exercise is only targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims, called 'Miyas', and not Hindus or Assamese Muslims.
He admitted that the government is intentionally troubling the 'Miyas' to keep them under control.
The opposition parties claim that the SR exercise is being used to harass religious minorities.
Meanwhile, former leaders of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) are joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
However, the Chief Minister warned them not to expect immediate election tickets and to focus on party work instead.
The Congress party criticized the BJP for launching a similar public outreach programme, accusing them of copying their campaign strategy.
Congress leaders also alleged that the BJP has been disconnected from the people and has indulged in corruption.
They plan to approach the Election Commission over the use of the term 'Miya', claiming it promotes communal hatred.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defends SR notices, claiming only 'Miyas' (Bengali-speaking Muslims) are targeted.
Opposition alleges SR exercise is used to harass religious minorities, particularly with Form 7 applications.
Sarma admits to intentionally troubling 'Miyas' to resist their influence and maintain control.
Former AASU leaders, including Shankarjyoti Baruah, to join BJP but warned not to expect immediate election tickets.
Congress accuses BJP of copying their 'Raijor Podulit, Raijor Congress' campaign with 'Suggestion Vans' outreach programme.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, former AASU leaders, opposition parties, Congress leaders Debabrata Saikia and Gaurav Gogoi
- What
- Defense of SR notices, ex-AASU leaders joining BJP, allegations of electoral roll anomalies, BJP's 'Suggestion Vans' outreach programme, Congress's 'Raijor Podulit, Raijor Congress' campaign
- When
- January 24-25, 2024
- Where
- Nalbari and Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To address controversies over SR exercise, strengthen BJP, and respond to Congress's campaign strategies
BJP
Congress
Public Outreach Programme
BJP
BJP launched 'Suggestion Vans' to gather public feedback for their election manifesto, claiming it is a genuine effort to connect with the people.
Congress
Congress alleges BJP is copying their 'Raijor Podulit, Raijor Congress' campaign and has been disconnected from the people for the past decade.
Governance and Corruption
BJP
BJP claims to be working for the betterment of Assam and gathering public opinion for a people-centric manifesto.
Congress
Congress accuses BJP of increasing their own wealth, indulging in corruption, and failing to address basic concerns like salary payments and road repairs.
Use of Term 'Miya'
BJP
BJP defends the use of the term 'Miya' as part of their political strategy to target Bengali-speaking Muslims.
Congress
Congress plans to approach the Election Commission of India over the alleged derogatory use of the term, claiming it promotes communal hatred.
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Event Location
- Nalbari, Assam
- Programme
- Government programme and press interaction
- Controversial Issue
- Special Revision (SR) exercise
- Targeted Group
- Bengali-speaking Muslims ('Miyas')
- Ex-AASU Leaders Joining BJP
- Shankarjyoti Baruah and others
- Opposition Allegations
- Harassment of religious minorities
- Form 7
- Used for deletion of voter names
- BJP Outreach Programme
- Suggestion Vans
- Congress Campaign
- Raijor Podulit, Raijor Congress
Sources
‘Join to work, not for tickets,’ says CM Sarma on ex-AASU leaders joining BJP
No controversy over SR; Hindus, Assamese Muslims didn’t get notices: Himanta
Assam CM Denies Electoral Roll Anomalies, Says Notices to ‘Miya’ Will Continue
Assam: Notices being served to Miyas, not Hindus amid revision of voter rolls, says Himanta Sarma
No controversy over SIR; Hindus, Assamese Muslims didn’t get notices: Himanta Biswa Sarma - Telegraph India
PPT on Gogoi’s alleged Pak link SIT report ready; release after Jan 31: CM Sarma
15 Bangladeshis pushed back from Assam: CM
‘BJP woke up after 10 yrs’: Congress says BJP is copying its outreach campaign
Only ‘Miyas’ are being evicted in Assam: Himanta