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In Assam’s border areas, Bengali Muslims—many born and raised in India—face mass eviction and accusations of being illegal immigrants from Bangladesh ahead of state elections. Over 50,000 have been displaced since 2021, with homes demolished under government orders. Assam’s BJP-led government claims to combat “Muslim infiltration,” fueling fears of religious and ethnic polarization. Human rights groups warn these actions target a vulnerable community, intensifying social unrest in a politically charged environment.

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Jugantor 28 Jul 25

Strangers in Their Own Land: Bengali Muslims in Assam Face Eviction as 'Foreigners' Despite Being Born in India

In India's northeastern state of Assam, which borders Bangladesh, Bengali Muslims are increasingly being targeted for eviction and labeled as "foreigners"—despite many being born and raised in India. With state elections looming early next year, reports of mass demolitions and forced displacements have intensified, especially in border areas like Assam’s Goalpara district. There, hundreds of Muslim men, women, and children are now living under blue tarpaulins in open fields after authorities bulldozed their homes, claiming they were "illegally" built on government land.


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