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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 breach of privilege motion against Health Minister Ashok Singhal.
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4 Boys Detained In Assam For Forcing Muslim Boy To Chant 'Jai Shree Ram'
Four boys have been detained in Assam for assaulting a Class 8 student, a Muslim, for refusing to chant "Jai Shree Ram", said the police.
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"Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision.
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No 2-Hour Namaz Break In Assam Assembly On Fridays For Muslim MLAs
The Assam assembly has decided to scrap its decades-old rule of giving a two-hour namaz break for Muslim legislators on Fridays.
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"Will Consider Court Case": Assam Opposition Party On Muslim Marriage Bill
Assam's main Opposition party the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) today said it will consider going to court against the Himanta Biswa Sarma government's decision to ensure mandatory registration of marriage and divorce of Muslims.
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Assam Assembly Passes Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill
The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed a bill for compulsory government registration of marriage and divorce of Muslim people.
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18 Assam Opposition Parties File Police Complaint Against Himanta Sarma Over "Miya" Comment
Eighteen Opposition parties in Assam have filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his comments that he would not let 'Miya' Muslims "take over" Assam.
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Badruddin Ajmal's Party AIUDF Demands 10% Reservation For Muslims In Assam
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has demanded 10 per cent reservation for Muslims in Assam.
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Amid Chaos, Assam Tables Bill To Register Muslim Marriages, Divorces
The introduction of the Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce bill in the Assam assembly today was accompanied by massive protests by the Opposition parties.
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Won't Allow Muslims To Take Over State: Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is "not in the competition for minority votes".
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Assam Tables Bill To End Muslim Marriages, Divorce Law. Reason Given Is...
The Assam government on Thursday introduced a bill to repeal a law to register marriages and divorces of Muslims, stating that it had scope to allow marriages of minors from the community.
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Assam To Introduce Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his government will introduce a bill for the compulsory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces in the upcoming Autumn assembly session.
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"Assam Muslim Population Now 40%, Matter Of Life And Death": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that the Muslim population in his state has now risen to 40 per cent, contending that demographic change is a "big issue" in the northeastern state.
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"If You Want To Give Quotas To Muslims...": Himanta Sarma To Lalu Yadav
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hit out at RJD chief Lalu Yadav over his advocacy for"complete reservation for Muslims" and suggested Lalu Yadav to move to Pakistan and then give reservations there.
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"Assam's Muslims Don't Need Appeasement": Himanta Sarma's Swipe At Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong attack on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over the Congress leader's stand on issues linked to religion.
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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 breach of privilege motion against Health Minister Ashok Singhal.
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4 Boys Detained In Assam For Forcing Muslim Boy To Chant 'Jai Shree Ram'
Four boys have been detained in Assam for assaulting a Class 8 student, a Muslim, for refusing to chant "Jai Shree Ram", said the police.
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"Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision.
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No 2-Hour Namaz Break In Assam Assembly On Fridays For Muslim MLAs
The Assam assembly has decided to scrap its decades-old rule of giving a two-hour namaz break for Muslim legislators on Fridays.
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"Will Consider Court Case": Assam Opposition Party On Muslim Marriage Bill
Assam's main Opposition party the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) today said it will consider going to court against the Himanta Biswa Sarma government's decision to ensure mandatory registration of marriage and divorce of Muslims.
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Assam Assembly Passes Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill
The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed a bill for compulsory government registration of marriage and divorce of Muslim people.
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18 Assam Opposition Parties File Police Complaint Against Himanta Sarma Over "Miya" Comment
Eighteen Opposition parties in Assam have filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his comments that he would not let 'Miya' Muslims "take over" Assam.
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Badruddin Ajmal's Party AIUDF Demands 10% Reservation For Muslims In Assam
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has demanded 10 per cent reservation for Muslims in Assam.
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Amid Chaos, Assam Tables Bill To Register Muslim Marriages, Divorces
The introduction of the Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce bill in the Assam assembly today was accompanied by massive protests by the Opposition parties.
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Won't Allow Muslims To Take Over State: Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is "not in the competition for minority votes".
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Assam Tables Bill To End Muslim Marriages, Divorce Law. Reason Given Is...
The Assam government on Thursday introduced a bill to repeal a law to register marriages and divorces of Muslims, stating that it had scope to allow marriages of minors from the community.
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Assam To Introduce Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his government will introduce a bill for the compulsory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces in the upcoming Autumn assembly session.
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"Assam Muslim Population Now 40%, Matter Of Life And Death": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that the Muslim population in his state has now risen to 40 per cent, contending that demographic change is a "big issue" in the northeastern state.
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"If You Want To Give Quotas To Muslims...": Himanta Sarma To Lalu Yadav
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hit out at RJD chief Lalu Yadav over his advocacy for"complete reservation for Muslims" and suggested Lalu Yadav to move to Pakistan and then give reservations there.
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"Assam's Muslims Don't Need Appeasement": Himanta Sarma's Swipe At Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong attack on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over the Congress leader's stand on issues linked to religion.
