Minister’s call to bar Muslim traders from Hindu fests triggers Assam row | India News – The Times of India
GUWAHATI: Assam health minister Ashok Singhal‘s alleged remarks against “Miyas” triggered uproar and disruption in Assam assembly Tuesday, with Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF seeking a breach of privilege motion against him. AIUDF accused the BJP minister of inciting communal divisions and hatred.In Assam, Miya is a euphemism, used disparagingly to refer to Bengali-speaking immigrant Muslims of…