Rising Muslim Demographics in Bharat’s Northeast
“Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma recently predicted that the population of Bangladeshi Muslims (often referred to as Miya in local Assamese parlance) in Assam is likely to rise to 38 per cent in the upcoming Census, up from about 34 per cent in 2011. While claiming that the Muslim population is increasing in the state due to “infiltration” rather than natural growth among local Muslims, he noted that this increase could make Muslims the largest community in Assam in terms of numerical strength. He further stated that districts like Majuli, the heart of Assamese Vaishnavite culture and traditions, have experienced 100 per cent growth in their Muslim population.
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- 17 Oct 2025
- WerIndia
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