Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Assam CM Warns of Demographic Shift
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, spoke about a big change in the state's population.
He said that the number of Muslims, especially those from Bangladesh, has been growing.
In 2011, about 34% of Assam's population was Muslim.
If you take out the local Assamese Muslims, about 31% were from Bangladesh.
The Chief Minister thinks that by 2027, this number could be around 40%.
He believes this is a big problem for Assam's culture and history.
He also talked about important historical figures and warned against mixing up their stories.
He thinks the Congress party's old policies have caused this change, which he calls a 'conspiracy' to weaken Assam's identity.
He also warned that if the population of Bangladeshi-origin Muslims crosses 50%, there might be attempts to merge Assam with Bangladesh.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma raised concerns about a demographic shift in the state, alleging a rise in the Bangladeshi-origin Muslim population.
He claimed that in 2011, Muslims made up 34% of Assam's population, with 31% being of Bangladeshi origin.
Sarma projected that by 2027, the Bangladeshi-origin Muslim population could reach 40%, terming it a 'conspiracy' to weaken Assam's community.
He asserted that this trend is a result of 'appeasement politics' by the Congress, which has long-term consequences for Assam's identity.
Sarma also discussed Assam's cultural and historical icons, cautioning against blurring historical narratives.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Concerns over demographic shift and cultural identity in Assam
- When
- During the Assam State BJP Executive Meeting on Saturday
- Where
- Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To highlight the alleged impact of 'appeasement politics' by the Congress on Assam's demographic and cultural fabric
Assam Government
Opposition Parties
Demographic Shift
Assam Government
The Assam government believes that the increasing population of Bangladeshi-origin Muslims poses a threat to Assam's cultural and political identity, potentially leading to attempts to merge Assam with Bangladesh.
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties argue that the Assam government is using the demographic issue to create fear and division among communities, and that the real issues facing Assam are economic and social development.
- Assam CM
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Muslim Population in 2011
- 34%
- Bangladeshi-origin Muslims in 2011
- 31%
- Projected Bangladeshi-origin Muslims in 2027
- 40%
- Census Year
- 2027
- Assam's Population
- 1.5 crore
- Historical Figures Mentioned
- Sankar, Madhab, Azan Fakir, Lachit Borphukan
- BJP State Executive Meeting
- Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati
Sources
‘Bangladesh-origin Muslim population in Assam will be around 40 per cent in 2027 Census’: Assam CM
Himanta Sarma's Concern Over Growing 'Bangladeshi-Origin Muslim' Population In Assam
'Who Will Settlers Support In War?' Assam CM Flags Bangladesh-Origin Population Growth Ahead of Elections
Himanta Biswa Sarma calls 2026 Vidhan Sabha election ‘civilisational fight’, warns Assam could turn into Bangladesh in 20 years in the absence of Hindu unity
Assam Facing A Civilisational War: CM Sarma Warns Of 'Systematic Attempt' To Weaken State
BJP-AGP seat-sharing on track, no Home Minister talks planned: Assam CM
