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Himanta Sarma Says Money Can’t Win Muslim Votes, Warns of ‘Demographic Invasion’ in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said ideological alignment—not cash incentives or welfare schemes—determines voting behaviour in the state. Speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak 2025, Sarma claimed that even if he offered Rs 10,000 or Rs 1 lakh, a “large section” of Muslim voters, particularly the Miya Muslim community, would not vote for him despite acknowledging his work.
Sarma’s remarks came in response to a question on whether he planned a scheme similar to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Mahila Rozgar Yojana ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. He said voters choose candidates based on ideology, not benefits, and dismissed the notion that schemes alone can secure electoral support.
The Chief Minister also reiterated concerns over what he termed a “demographic invasion” in Assam, stating that unchecked migration and rising Muslim population growth could pose existential risks to indigenous communities. Citing data, he projected the Muslim population could rise from 38% in 2021 to 40% by 2027.
Despite his comments, Sarma maintained that he has good relations with the Miya Muslim community and said his government would win elections regardless of Muslim voters siding with the Congress.
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Published: Dec 12, 2025
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