Himanta Biswa Sarma: Bengali Census Data Could Reveal Foreigner Count in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a significant statement on Thursday, suggesting a link between census data on mother tongue and the number of foreigners residing in the state.

Sarma Connects Bengali Mother Tongue to Foreigner Identification

According to CM Sarma, documenting Bengali as the mother tongue in census responses will provide quantifiable data that could help determine the number of foreigners living within Assam’s borders. This statement has prompted discussion and debate regarding the accuracy and implications of such an approach.

Potential Implications for Assam Residents

This proposal raises questions about how accurately mother tongue can identify foreign nationals and what potential impact it might have on residents of Assam who identify Bengali as their mother tongue. The implications of this statement are yet to be fully understood and warrant further analysis.