Bharat Express

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

In his Independence Day speech, Sarma stated: “The Hindu population has dropped to 57 percent, while the Muslim population has increased to 41 percent

The chief minister added that during the assembly's upcoming budget session, which starts next month, the state government intends to introduce a bill to outlaw polygamy in the state.

Sibal said that Assam was once a part of Myanmar before being given to the British as part of a treaty.