Chaos In Assam Assembly Over Minister's "Miya" Comment
The use of pejorative term "Miya" for Muslims sparked furore in Assam assembly today, with the Opposition AIUDF demanding a ...
Assam cabinet minister Ashok Singhal targets minority: Remarks on Miya Muslims draw flaks
Muslims constitute over 34 per cent of the state’s population, but Miya Muslims residing mostly in Barak Valley, lower, ...
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10-Minute Suspension Drama in Assam Assembly: Opposition AIUDF Legislators Face Heat
In the Assam Assembly, all AIUDF legislators were suspended for 10 minutes due to persistent demands for a privilege motion ...
Assam ‘miya’ row in Assembly: Opposition objects to offensive comments, BJP cites Supreme Court order
It is a pejorative term used for Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam and often at the root of controversies in the state. Now, it ...
Assam Health Minister's 'No Shops For Miyas' Remark Sparks Uproar In Assembly; Opposition Stages Protest
AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam sought a breach of privilege motion, accusing Singhal of spreading communal hatred. Islam said, “He ...
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Assam Minister Sparks Row with Communal Remarks Against Miya Traders
Guwahati: Assam Health Minister and BJP leader Ashok Singhal has ignited controversy by stating that “Miya” shopkeepers ...
Two granted citizenship under CAA in Assam
Assam grants citizenship to two applicants under CAA, sparking controversy over fast-track citizenship for non-Muslims.
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Assam welcomed over 2.4 crore tourists in last four years
Over 2.43 crore tourists visited Assam in the last four years, Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass told state assembly.
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Assam Budget Faces Criticism Over 'Cash-for-Vote' Allegations
The Assam state budget for 2025-26 has faced backlash from opposition parties, alleging it prioritizes election tactics over ...