Archive · 11 Dec 2025
PM Modi Honors Assam Movement on Swahid Diwas
On December 10, which is Swahid Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remembered the brave people who were part of the Assam Movement.
The Assam Movement was a significant event in the history of Assam, and Swahid Diwas is a day to honor those who fought for the state's rights and identity.
The Chief Minister also advised Assamese people not to sell land or offer employment to 'unfamiliar people', a term he uses to refer to Bengali-origin Muslims.
This advice has been seen as controversial by some.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the bravery of those involved in the Assam Movement on Swahid Diwas.
He shared his thoughts on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Swahid Diwas is observed to remember the sacrifices made during the Assam Movement.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma advised Assamese people not to sell land or offer employment to 'unfamiliar people'.
The Assam Movement was a significant event in the history of Assam, and Swahid Diwas is a day to honor those who fought for the state's rights and identity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Honored the bravery of those involved in the Assam Movement and advised against employing or selling land to 'unfamiliar people'
- When
- December 10
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- On the occasion of Swahid Diwas, which commemorates the sacrifices made during the Assam Movement
Assam Government
Bengali-origin Muslims
Employment and Land Sales
Assam Government
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma advises Assamese people not to sell land or offer employment to 'unfamiliar people', a term he uses to refer to Bengali-origin Muslims.
Bengali-origin Muslims
Bengali-origin Muslims may view this advice as discriminatory and exclusionary.
- Event
- Swahid Diwas
- Date
- December 10
- Person
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Movement
- Assam Movement
- Memorial
- Swahid Smarak
- Martyrs
- 860
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
