Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Assam CM: Muslim Population Could Equal Hindus by 2041
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that the number of Muslims in Assam might be almost the same as Hindus by the year 2041.
He mentioned a report from 2011 that showed about 34% of people in Assam were Muslim.
He thinks many of them moved there from somewhere else.
The Chief Minister also talked about land that people have taken over without permission and said the government will keep trying to get the land back.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the Muslim population could be nearly equal to Hindus by 2041.
Sarma cited the 2011 Census, where Muslims comprised 34% of Assam's population.
He claimed 31% of Assam's Muslim population are migrants.
The CM mentioned that 9 districts became Muslim majority as per the 2011 Census.
Sarma addressed land encroachment issues, stating eviction drives will continue.
- Who
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam.
- What
- Assam's Chief Minister discussed potential demographic shifts in the state and land encroachment.
- When
- The statements were made in a press conference following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- Assam.
- Why
- The Chief Minister discussed population trends and land encroachment issues based on census data and ongoing government actions.
Government Perspective
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Demographic Change
Government Perspective
Government cites census data indicating a demographic shift.
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Land Encroachment
Government Perspective
The government is continuing eviction drives to reclaim encroached land.
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- 2011 Census Muslim Population
- 34%
- 2011 Census Hindu Population
- 61.47%
- Muslims in majority districts in 2011
- 9
- Land under encroachment
- 29 lakh bighas (almost 10 lakh acres)