indigenous assamese muslims

Assam’s indigenous Muslim communities back socio-economic survey

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed officials to carry out a socio-economic assessment of the state’s indigenous Muslim communities – Goria, Moria, Deshi, Syed, and Jolha. The findings will guide the government in taking measures to uplift the communities socio-politically and educationally. The announcement has received support from indigenous Muslim communities, especially […]

After Shut Madrasa Call, Himanta’s Plan To Protect Indigenous Muslims

NEW DELHI: A month after he sought to make a feverish pitch to shut down Madrassas operating in the country over their archaic education delivery, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday ratified his cabinet’s decision to protect the indigenous Muslim population by dividing them into five sub-groups that may entail welfare benefits. Himanta […]