Assam to become Muslim-majority state by 2041: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that the Muslim population in his state is growing around 30 per cent every 10 years, and they will become the majority by 2041.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, he said Muslims have now become 40 per cent of Assam's population as per "statistical sampling". "By 2041, Assam will become a Muslim-majority state. It's a reality and nobody can stop it," he asserted."Congress has the most important role in arresting the population growth of Muslims. If Rahul Gandhi becomes the brand ambassador of population control, it will be contained as the community only listens to him,” he said.

असम में बढ़ती मुस्लिम आबादी का बयान तथ्यों पर आधारित है, राजनीति पर नहीं। pic.twitter.com/ZUZ20LEGQs

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 19, 2024

The Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 to prevent child marriage and ensure parity in marriage and divorce registration. Meanwhile, Himanta Biswa Sarma visited State BJP headquarters in Guwahati to discuss various issues with the party leadership ahead of panchayat polls and bye-elections.Stating the objective behind the decision to repeal, CM stated, "To bring parity to the registration of marriage and divorce, the State Cabinet has accorded approval to the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024, which aims to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, and the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Rules, 1935. The bill will be placed before the next monsoon session of the Assam Legislative Assembly for consideration. The State Cabinet has also directed that a suitable legislation be brought for the registration of Muslim marriages in Assam, to be considered by the next session of the Assembly."