Himanta's 'Miya Muslim' remarks, BJP manifesto stir Assam elections

• CM Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to expel 'Miya Muslims' within 24 hours using the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950 if BJP wins.
• Sarma stated, "We will break the backs of Bangladeshi Miyas" in the next five years, intensifying the campaign against encroachments.
• The term "Miya Muslim" sparked controversy, with opposition parties like Congress calling it divisive.
• BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' includes 31 promises, focusing on indigenous protection, ₹5 lakh crore infrastructure investment, and UCC implementation (excluding Sixth Schedule areas).
• Manifesto also promises 2 lakh government jobs, 10 lakh youth jobs, flood-free Assam, increased 'Orunodoi' scheme benefits, and higher wages for tea garden workers.