Assam SIR: CM Himanta Defends Form-7 Notices to ‘Miyas’, Bashed Opposition for Flagging ‘Misuse’
Assam SIR row: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defends Form-7 notices to ‘Miyas’ and criticises opposition for alleging misuse of the process.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defends Form-7 notices issued under Assam SIR and hits out at opposition over claims of misuse.
Assam's election preparations have turned into a massive political battleground right now. The Special Revision of the electoral rolls sparked controversy across the state. Opposition parties are screaming about the harassment of genuine citizens happening systematically everywhere. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma isn't backing down one bit though.
The fight centers around Form-7, a provision allowing people to object to voters. CM Himanta claims notices target only illegal Bangladeshi "miya" migrants specifically. Opposition sa...