Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday condemned the remarks made by All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Sirajuddin Ajmal regarding Assamese language and said that Ajmal should learn the language.
Sarma said, “We cannot accept what Sirajuddin Ajmal has said. I request him to kindly learn the Assamese language. It’s a shame to be an MLA of Assam and not able to speak our language. Staying abroad does not mean not knowing the language of your own state.”
This was stated by Himanta Biswa Sarma while speaking to the media after a party meeting held at the BJP headquarters in Guwahati today.
Sarma, speaking about BJP’s win in the recently held Rajya Sabha elections said the win was possible by the collective effort of all the party members.
Sarma said, “I thank all members of the BJP. I also thank all other political parties.”
Also, speaking about the increase in prices of fuel, cylinders, medicines and other essential commodities in Assam, the chief minister said that the state government is in talks with the centre regarding the matter.