Hindu population decreased in Assam-Bangladesh, these states are next; CM Himanta Sharma showed the figures

Himanta Biswa Sarma: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma on Friday said that the population of Hindus in Assam and Bangladesh is "rapidly declining" and there is a "demographic invasion". Along with this, the CM also released a graphic on the social media platform X. In this, he told how the population of Hindus has been continuously decreasing since independence and the Muslim population has increased. Apart from this, CM Himanta Vishwa Sharma said that after this a similar situation is expected in West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Similar expected in West Bengal and Jharkhand

Assam CM Himanta Vishwa Sharma made a post on the social media platform X. In his post, citing the census data, he expressed apprehension that the situation is expected to be similar in West Bengal and Jharkhand. He said, "The Hindu population is declining rapidly in both Assam and Bangladesh. The 2021 census data will likely provide more detailed information. The official census data of both the places till 2011 clearly shows demographic changes." CM Himanta Biswa Sharma shared the graphic

CM Himanta Biswa Sharma also included a graphic with his post, which showed that the Hindu population in Assam has decreased to 61.47 percent in 2011, which was 70.78 percent in 1951, while in Bangladesh it has decreased from 22 percent to 8.5 percent in the same period. On the other hand, the Muslim population in Assam increased from 25.37 percent to 34.23 percent in a period of 60 years, while in Bangladesh it increased from 76 percent to 90.4 percent.

Attacks on minority community in Bangladesh

Let us tell you that after the recent coup in India's neighboring country Bangladesh, many attacks took place on the minority Hindu community there. In India, various organizations are also protesting against these attacks at various places. At the same time, after the coup, many minorities from Bangladesh have reached the border to come to India.

In both Assam and Bangladesh, the Hindu population is declining rapidly. Census data from 2021 will likely provide more detailed insights. Official census data up to 2011 of both places clearly demonstrate a demographic shift. The situation in West Bengal and Jharkhand is… pic.twitter.com/7eEy5LbQ8Y

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 9, 2024