Assam's Future Not Secure, Hindu-Muslim Population Balance Declining Fast: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

In his official speech on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed concerns about the state's future, warning that it is "not secure" due to the rapidly changing population balance between Hindus and Muslims.

After the hoisting of the Tiranga, Sarma stated that demographic shifts have put the indigenous people in a defensive position, as Hindus are now a minority in 12 to 13 districts, as per a report by The Indian Express.

“The future of Assam is not secure for us. The Hindu-Muslim population balance is declining fast. The Muslim population in 2021 rose to 41 per cent, while the Hindus were down to 57 per cent. The rest is shared by Christians and other communities," Sarma stated.

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He further added, “In such a crisis phase, I am trying to bring back the population balance. I request all Hindus, Muslims and others to follow the family planning norms. We should be aware against polygamy by all sections of the society”.

“In 12-13 districts, we have become a minority. If there is no strong state government, the indigenous people feel danger at every step. I am not the sunlight, but will stand like a candle of hope to protect the interest of indigenous people till my last breath," he said.

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