PM Modi should address bulldozing of Muslim homes in Assam: AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam, AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam on December 19 urged the Prime Minister to take cognisance of what he described as the demolition of thousands of Muslim homes in the state.

Speaking to the media, Islam alleged that despite being bona fide Indian citizens, many Muslims in Assam have lost their houses due to bulldozer action and are now living on the streets. 

“The Prime Minister should also acknowledge the fact that thousands of Muslim homes in Assam have been bulldozed. If he addresses this issue during his visit, then we will believe that he truly believes in ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’,” he said.

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Commenting on the situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, the AIUDF leader said internal political rhetoric there poses no real threat to India. 

“They can say whatever they want in their own country, but the people of Bangladesh do not have that much courage, nor does the Bangladeshi government. No one can dare to challenge India,” Islam stated.

He, however, added that the Indian government should respond firmly to any developments that could affect national security. “The Government of India should deal with all such matters with firmness,” he said.