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Cong Exhibits 'Cultural Disrespect' Towards Muslims, Alleges Sarma
The Statesman Siliguri
|July 05, 2025
Can anyone imagine BJP telling Rabha or Sarania communities to avoid their cultural identity, asks CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that the Congress party discourages members of the Muslim community from wearing traditional attire at its public events.
His comments have ignited fresh debate around identity politics and communal representation in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
Addressing reporters, CM Sarma claimed that Congress leaders ask Muslim supporters to avoid wearing skull caps or traditional garments during political gatherings, ostensibly to avoid alienating other voter groups.
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