Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday warned of what he called a “demographic invasion” in the state, asserting that others communities would be “finished” if the Muslim population crosses 50 percent in Assam. Speaking at the Agenda AajTak event, Sarma said the indigenous Assamese population is facing an existential crisis due to decades of unchecked migration.Citing statistical projections, Sarma said Assam’s Muslim population, estimated at around 38 percent in 2021, could reach 40 percent by 2027 due to a consistent decadal growth rate of 4–5 percent since 1961. He warned that if the Muslim population crosses 50 percent, others won’t remain. Only they will remain.advertisementThe chief minister said Muslims, especially those he referred to as “Miya Muslims”, do not vote for him due to ideological differences, not because of government schemes. Narrating an anecdote, he said a Muslim man once told him he would donate a kidney if needed but would not vote for him. “This shows votes are for ideology, not schemes,” Sarma said.Sarma argued that identity politics in Assam is not a choice but a “compulsion for survival.” Citing demographic figures, he said Assam’s population rose from 80 lakh in 1951 to 3.1 crore today, while the indigenous population has remained around 70 lakh. “The rest 2.4 crore are migrants,” he claimed, adding that this demographic pressure threatens Assam’s land, resources, language, and cultural heritage.Referring to historical movements, Sarma said that the 1979–85 Assam Agitation and the subsequent 1985 Assam Accord were driven by concerns over illegal immigration from Bangladesh. “Even after 40 years, we are still fighting for its implementation,” he said.He claimed that even if he offered Rs 1 lakh, Muslim voters would still not support him. “In Assam, a large section of our Miya Muslim people will not vote for me,” he said.Sarma also said he does not claim to work “for them,” adding this as one of the reasons he believes Muslim voters do not support him.Reiterating his stance on illegal immigration, Sarma said it is his constitutional responsibility to act against illegal infiltrators. He alleged that some “Miya Muslims” have encroached around 10 lakh acres of forest land. According to him, actions taken by the government against such encroachments have increased political opposition from that community.Despite his strong remarks, Sarma said he maintains “very good relations with Miya Muslims and women in the state.” He added that even if Muslim voters choose the Congress, his government would still win. He, however, asserted that those who are “not Assamese and not Indians” are “not his people.”- Ends in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. 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Himanta Sarma warns that once Muslims exceed 50% of Assam’s population, other communities won’t survive.
