Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed serious concern over the rising population of Bangladeshi-origin Muslims in the state, citing the 2011 census data and projecting a significant increase by 2027. He linked this demographic shift to illegal immigration and alleged that previous governments created a "false narrative" regarding Assam's history and cultural figures to appease certain communities. Sarma's remarks highlight ongoing debates in Assam concerning migration, identity, and citizenship, with differing views on the social and political implications of demographic changes.