Himanta predicts Assam without BJP, says 'three' Gogois are biggest Miya sympathisers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 13 launched a sharp attack on the Congress and opposition leaders, asserting that without the BJP in power, “the entire Assam — starting from Dispur — would have been taken over by the Miya community.”

Speaking to reporters, Sarma said, “All must be confident of one thing — the day BJP ceases to be in power, Assam will be taken over by the Miyas. I am predicting this today itself. Those who curse the BJP will one day regret it, because we are standing as the embankment between the Miya and the indigenous people.”

The Chief Minister went on to claim that around 40 per cent of the population is “ferocious” and “aggressive,” adding, “They post things fearlessly on Facebook even when the BJP is in power. Imagine what they will do if Congress returns to power. They will take over everything.”

In a provocative statement, Sarma linked the issue to demographic changes and alleged criminal tendencies, saying, “They can molest a woman, cut her into pieces and throw her into water — that is their history. The public must understand this and stand united, or else we won’t be able to survive.”

Taking a direct swipe at his political rivals, Sarma said, “The three Gogois — Lurinjyoti Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi, and Gaurav Gogoi — are the biggest supporters of the Miya community, not Gogoi supporters.”

The Chief Minister’s remarks are expected to ignite a fresh political storm in Assam, drawing strong reactions from opposition parties and civil society groups over his communal and polarising statements.