Fear, welfare, and weak opposition: Why BJP expects Muslim votes in Assam

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ShotsTrendingMenu×ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTHomeopinionFear, welfare, and weak opposition: Why BJP expects Muslim votes in AssamThe BJP-led government plans to set up a new

battalion headquarters of the state police on the plot. Since assuming office in May 2021, the Sarma government has carried out several eviction drives across Assam, clearing land from

Bengali-speaking Muslims — who are often labelled by the ruling BJP and others as “Bangladeshi migrants” and a “threat” to the identity of the indigenous Assamese. Follow Us :

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