Assam CM Himanta Defends 'Mia' Notices, EC Clarifies Form-7 Process
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News18•25-01-2026, 10:37
Assam CM Himanta Defends 'Mia' Notices, EC Clarifies Form-7 Process
- •Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that notices under Special Revision (SIR) are only sent to 'Mia' people (Bangladeshi-origin Muslim migrants), not to tribals, Hindus, or Assamese Muslims.
- •Sarma openly admitted to 'harassing' them as part of a strategy to pressure illegal immigrants and protect Assam's identity.
- •The State Election Department clarified that filing Form-7 does not automatically remove a voter's name; field verification and due process are followed.
- •Opposition parties, including CPM and Congress, allege misuse of Form-7 to target minority voters and have demanded an extension of the February 2 deadline.
- •The Election Department urged citizens not to fear, assuring that no name is removed without legal process, and sought cooperation for verification.
Why It Matters: Assam CM defends targeting 'Mia' people in voter list revision, while Election Commission clarifies due process.
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