Assam recognises native status of 40L Assamese-speaking Muslims

https://ift.tt/OWBnYuSThe Assam cabinet recognised Tuesday around 40 lakh Assamese-speaking Muslims of the state as “indigenous Assamese Muslims” and a sub-group of the greater native Assamese community. These people do not have any history of migration from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India The Assam cabinet recognised Tuesday around 40 lakh Assamese-speaking Muslims of the state as “indigenous Assamese Muslims” and a sub-group of the greater native Assamese community. These people do not have any history of migration from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
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