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CM Sarma: “Demographic change has taken place rapidly… a chapter of the Assamese people's surrender has begun.”

Muslim population and wealth in Assam are increasing, Hindu growth is declining, says CM.

Land sale between Hindus and Muslims now requires Assam CM office approval.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed concern over what he described as both demographic and economic shifts in the state, highlighting an increase in the Muslim population and rising prosperity among Muslims, which he suggested could indicate the "surrender of the Assamese people", reported PTI.

Speaking at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Sarma said the growth rate of the Hindu population in Assam is declining, while that of Muslims is rising.

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