In a statement that has triggered widespread shock and anger, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that his government would continue to “disturb” the ‘Miyas’—a term commonly used to refer to Bengali-origin Muslims in lower Assam—in order to “tame them down.”
The remark came during a time when Assam’s special revision of electoral rolls is already under fire due to concerns about wrongful deletions, potential harassment, and political targeting.
What Exactly Did Himanta Biswa Sarma Say?
Speaking to reporters on January 24, Sarma defended the ongoing special revision and claimed that notices are being served only to “Miyas,” not to Hindus or indigenous communities.
He said:
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“Notices have been served to Miyas…”
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“We will keep troubling them…”
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and even justified it as a pressure tactic to prevent them from “walking over our heads.”
Such a statement from a sitting Chief Minister has sparked deep concern because it appears to openly endorse community-based pressure and intimidation.
The Context: Assam’s Voter List Revision Under Scrutiny
The remark came amid controversy over Assam’s special revision exercise of voter rolls, where opposition parties have raised fears that genuine citizens—particularly minorities—could be impacted by deletions and notices.
Sarma dismissed the criticism and argued that the process is lawful and necessary. However, his own words suggested that one community is being singled out for “pressure.”
A Shameful Moment for a Chief Minister in a Secular Nation
Many Indians are asking a painful question:
How can a Chief Minister of a state in secular India publicly threaten a community and still face no immediate accountability?
A Chief Minister is not supposed to govern as a party worker or communal speaker. He is constitutionally expected to act as a leader for:
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Hindus
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Muslims
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Christians
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Tribals
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Assamese-speaking citizens
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Bengali-speaking citizens
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everyone living in the state
When a CM uses language that sounds like collective punishment, it threatens the spirit of democracy.
Why No Action, No Objection, No Strong Response?
What makes the situation even more alarming is the apparent silence:
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No visible strong intervention from central authorities
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No major legal consequences seen immediately
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No decisive pushback from national leadership
This fuels public perception that powerful leaders can make such remarks without fear, especially when they target a vulnerable minority.
Politics Over Governance: A Dangerous Trend
Critics argue that such statements are often used for political messaging—especially in a climate where polarization wins votes.
Instead of focusing on real governance issues like:
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education
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jobs
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healthcare
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floods and infrastructure
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women’s safety
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inflation
a community becomes the centre of political theatre.
Even Sarma’s earlier remarks and Assam’s wider political debates show how identity politics continues to dominate public discourse.
Power Is Temporary — Justice Is Greater
History has shown that no position is permanent.
Many Chief Ministers and Prime Ministers have come and gone. But one truth remains:
No one is above the law.
Leaders who misuse power often believe their authority will last forever—but time proves otherwise.
Muslims and Oppression: A Community That Never Bowed Except to Allah
For Muslims, strength does not come from political power. It comes from faith.
This community has faced oppression across history, and yet it has never disappeared. From Fir‘awn (Pharaoh) to countless tyrants, many tried to erase believers—but they were destroyed by their own arrogance.
The message is clear:
✅ Muslims bow only to Allah
❌ Not to threats, not to fear, not to power
So communal intimidation is not only unethical—it is ultimately a waste of energy.
What a Chief Minister Should Be Doing
A Chief Minister should act like a builder of society, not a divider.
Assam needs leadership that invests in:
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quality schools and colleges
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hospitals and public health
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flood management and roads
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employment for youth
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development for every community
Because a state progresses when its leader unites people—not when he “disturbs” them.
Conclusion
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “Miya” remark is not just a political statement—it is a warning sign for the health of India’s democracy.
If elected leaders can publicly say they will “trouble” a community to “tame them down,” it challenges the basic promise of the Constitution:
equality, dignity, and justice for every citizen.
A Chief Minister must remember:
power may look strong today, but it never lasts forever.
And as far as Muslims are concerned—history is clear:
they do not bow down to oppression. They bow only to Allah.
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