Assam SIR: Opposition flags alleged 'misuse' of Form-7; CM Himanta says notices sent only to ‘miyas’
Assam's electoral roll revision has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the government of misusing Form-7 to harass genuine voters, particularly targeting "miya" Muslims. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the process, stating notices are aimed at alleged illegal immigrants to keep them under pressure, while the election department assures a legal process for all objections.
Assam's electoral roll revision has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the government of misusing Form-7 to harass genuine voters, particularly targeting "miya" Muslims. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the process, stating notices are aimed at alleged illegal immigrants to keep them under pressure, while the election department assures a legal process for all objections.
