The administration intends to introduce legislation in the assembly to reduce the number of "Miyas," a derogatory word for Muslims, in the state, which he said will become the largest community in the upcoming census, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
Sarma told reporters, "I can assure you that Miya Muslims will make up 38% of the state's population when the next census is over and the data are in.They will also be the biggest group.
This is Assam's current reality. Sarma stated that the "situation would not have come to such a pass if the work being done in the last five years had been initiated 30 years ago."
He stated that measures were being made to "protect our people and chart a secure future" and that "a battle has started now, and we will take it to the desired result."
According to Sarma, in order to improve the situation, "Miyas" must be placed under pressure for an extended length of time.
The chief minister had previously asserted that members of 'one religion' are 'invading' the state's indigenous populations by encroaching on land in various locations in an attempt to change the demographics of certain areas.
This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that Assam was experiencing a demographic crisis as a result of the Congress's support of infiltrators seeking votes and their unlawful settlement during his visit to the state last month.
Sarma added that the BJP will win a resounding majority in the Assembly elections next year because his government is working on all fronts at once.
"I have no doubt that the BJP will become the government. For us, the election is not the primary concern. Our problems are providing jobs, land pattas, etc.," Sarma continued.
