Miya Muslims involved in distorting Assamese culture, language: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Feb 03, 2021

Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 3 : Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that Miya Muslims are "very communal" and they are involved...

Recognise 'Miya' Muslims as integral to Assamese society: suspended Congress MLA Sherman Ali

Oct 28, 2022

Bengali-speaking Muslims living in riverine islands and sandbars of Brahmaputra and its tributaries who migrated to Assam from present-day Bangladesh from time to time...

"Won't let Miya Muslims take over Assam": CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Aug 27, 2024

Speaking in the state assembly on the adjournment motions brought by the opposition Congress and AIUDF to discuss the law and order situation in...

Bangladeshi-origin Miya muslims controlling majority mosques in Assam: BJP's Mominul Awal

Aug 23, 2025

Dr Mominul Awal, senior spokesperson of Assam State BJP, on Saturday claimed that suspected Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi-origin Miya people are currently holding the key...

"Those protesting are political Muslims, not poor": Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman on oppostion to Waqf bill

Apr 05, 2025

"The Waqf Amendment Bill is for the poor, and I had said that poor Muslims are not protesting. Those who are protesting are political...

BJP won't get seats in minority dominated areas, says Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jan 31, 2021

Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 31 : Ahead of the Assam Assembly polls slated for later this year, State minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the...