JUI-Hind moves Supreme Court against Assam CM’s hate speech
New Delhi: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has approached the Supreme Court of India, seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his hate speech targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims, referred to as the “Miya” community.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the organisation said Sarma’s remarks are “openly communal and deeply divisive,” violating constitutional principles and stigmatising an entire community.
In a petition filed by Jamiat president Maulana Mahmood Madani, Sarma’s January 27, 2026 speech is highlighted, where he allegedly stated that four to five lakh “Miya” voters would be removed from electoral rolls. Sarma reportedly declared his party’s opposition to the Miya community and encouraged actions to “trouble” them.
The petition seeks strict guidelines to prevent constitutional authorities from promoting communal hatred or vilifying groups. It emphasises that such remarks undermine social harmony, equality, fraternity, secularism, and human dignity.
Separately, activist Harsh Mander filed a police complaint against Sarma for promoting enmity and harassment. Jamiat stresses that despite Supreme Court directions to curb hate speech, incidents persist, necessitating stronger judicial safeguards.
