Assam Chief Minister faces criticism for questioning journalist's religious identity and linking him to hill-cutting allegations.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma faced criticism from media organizations and the Journalist Association For Assam for questioning a Muslim journalist's religious identity during a media interaction. Sarma linked the reporter, Shah Alam, with a Muslim-owned university accused of hill-cutting and questioned if Muslims would allow Hindus to live in Assam. Media bodies condemned Sarma's behavior and urged political leaders to treat the media with dignity and avoid similar incidents.
August 22, 2024
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