Is Beef Being Used as a Weapon Against Hindus in Assam?

Guwahati, June 11 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has claimed that beef is being weaponised to threaten Hindu communities in the state. He pointed to incidents where the meat was allegedly discarded in public spaces following the recent Eid celebrations.

During a press conference at the BJP's state headquarters on Tuesday, he stated that this act is a calculated provocation intended to alter the social landscape in areas with mixed populations.

"In the past, Muslim families residing in Hindu neighborhoods considered the sentiments of their neighbors. Now, they are discarding leftovers to drive Hindus away," he remarked.

Sarma referred to reports of beef found near locations such as Cotton University in Guwahati.

He emphasized, "Consuming beef during Eid is a personal decision, but it should not be used to provoke or insult others," expressing disappointment over the absence of public outcry regarding these events.

He noted that only three individuals from the Muslim community had reached out to express their disapproval.

Warning of a possible escalation concerning beef consumption, Sarma stated, "At this rate, in 20 years, we might see beef thrown in front of the Kamakhya temple." He called for law enforcement to respond effectively, underscoring the necessity of public support to maintain peace.

Shifting his attention to illegal immigration, CM Sarma reiterated the importance of a non-compromising approach, asserting that Assam faces demographic and political challenges from foreign nationals.

He remarked that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi backs the state's efforts to combat illegal migration, much of the resistance originates from within Assam itself.

"PM Modi alone cannot safeguard us. The Assamese must take charge," he asserted, drawing comparisons to Gujarat, where he alleged illegal migrants were expelled without legal hurdles.

Sarma also criticized the Congress party and its Legislative Party leader Debabrata Saikia for opposing the deportation of illegal immigrants.

He referenced Saikia's remarks in the Assembly regarding former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's objections to the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, which grants local officials the authority to remove illegal migrants.

"This reflects Nehru's longstanding pro-foreigner stance," he noted.

Claiming that Assam is subjected to global sympathy networks, Sarma stated that nearly 3,000 Facebook accounts based in cities like Islamabad, Dhaka, and Riyadh regularly publish posts concerning Assam and Palestine.

"We are a state surrounded by adversaries," he concluded, adding that information gathered from these sources would be forwarded to the Centre for further action, potentially involving agencies such as Interpol.