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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays down 'indigenous' rules for Bangladesh-origin Muslims

IndiaTimes Saturday, 23 March 2024
Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid down certain conditions for the migrant Bangladesh-origin Bengali-speaking Muslims, called "miya", if they want to be recognised as indigenous people of the state: "They should stop having more than two children and practising polygamy as it is not the culture of Assamese people. If they want to become indigenous, they cannot marry off their minor daughters."
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