Opposition Challenges Assam CM's Claims on Muslim Population

The opposition in Assam has accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of diverting attention from pressing issues by making unsubstantiated claims about the Muslim population in the state. Sarma stated the Muslim population in Assam has risen to 40%, a claim contested by opposition leaders who insist it is a tactic to cover up his administration's failures in addressing major issues.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam is facing accusations from the opposition of diverting public attention from urgent issues by making controversial statements.

During a visit to Ranchi, Sarma claimed that the Muslim population in Assam had surged to 40 per cent, describing the demographic shift as a significant concern.

Opposition leaders, including Assam Congress President Bhupen Kumar Borah and Trinamool Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev, challenged the accuracy of Sarma's figures and suggested the claims were a diversion from government inadequacies.

(With inputs from agencies.)