Assam in 'Civilisational War': CM Sarma Warns of Systematic Weakening Attempts

• CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warned of a 'civilisational war' in Assam, citing a 'systematic attempt' to weaken the state from within.
• He stated that elections are now a battle for survival, fearing Assam is being pushed towards a West Bengal-like demographic situation.
• Sarma alleged deliberate distortion of Assam’s history and cultural ethos, shifting from "Shankar–Madhav" to "Shankar–Azan".
• He raised national security concerns over the Siliguri Corridor, highlighting Bangladeshi-origin populations on both sides.
• BJP leader Nitin Nabin criticized the previous Congress government for illegal immigration, crediting BJP for stopping it and driving development.

Why It Matters: CM Sarma warns Assam faces an existential 'civilisational war' against internal weakening and demographic shifts.