Guwahati, Nov 10 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that apart from demographic change, the state is also witnessing an "economic shift", with Muslims becoming more prosperous, and said this could mean that the "surrender of the Assamese people" has begun.

Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here on Sunday, Sarma claimed that the growth of the Hindu population in the state is coming down, while that of Muslims is increasing.

"I have the data on the growth of the Hindu and Muslim populations between 2001 and 2011. In every block of Assam, the growth of the Hindu population is coming down and the Muslim population is increasing," he added.

"I have noticed that demographic change has taken place rapidly... In a way, a chapter of the Assamese people's s

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