Bengali Muslims

Assam Police Arrest Singer Altaf Hussain Over Controversial “Miya Bihu” Song; CM Sarma Condemns

The Assam Police have arrested singer Altaf Hussain in Dhubri for allegedly disturbing "religious and cultural harmony" by attempting to popularise the concept of "Miya Bihu." The term "Miya" is often used as a pejorative reference to Bengali Muslims, while Bihu is a traditional Assamese cultural festival celebrated three times...