Days after Assam CM's ‘Miya’ remark, video of woman paying Muslim rickshaw puller less surfaces
Guwahati: A purported video of a woman allegedly paying a Muslim rickshaw puller Rs 4 instead of the usual Rs 5 fare is doing the rounds on social media. The video has sparked outrage among netizens.
This comes after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remark urging people to “trouble” Miyas, stating that “only if they face troubles will they leave Assam”.
Vartha Bharathi could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. The language in the video is reportedly in Assamese.
According to a translation reported by Clarion India, the purported video shows a young woman handing over Rs 4 to a rickshaw puller after completing her ride. When questioned by the driver about the reduced fare, she says she is following the advice of her “brother”, an apparent reference to the Chief Minister.
Calmly challenging her claim, the rickshaw puller asks her to show proof. The woman then plays a video of Sarma’s remarks on her mobile phone. “Look, see this. The CM himself said it. It clearly says Rs 4,” she is heard saying.
When the rickshaw puller replies that he cannot survive with reduced fares, the woman shows no concern and responds, “I only know that I was told to pay Rs 4. It was said on the news.”
On January 27, while speaking to reporters, Sarma had openly admitted to encouraging party workers to file complaints against “Miyas”, stating that such actions were meant to “trouble” them and send a message that “Assamese people are still living”.
“Whoever can give trouble in any way should give, including you. In a rickshaw, if the fare is Rs 5, give them Rs 4. Only if they face troubles will they leave Assam,” he had said, adding that “Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP are directly against Miyas”.
The Chief Minister also claimed that during the ongoing Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, between four and five lakh “Miya” voters would be removed.
“Vote chori means we are trying to steal some ‘Miya’ votes. They should ideally not be allowed to vote in Assam, but in Bangladesh,” Sarma had said.
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Shehbaz Sharif says ceasefire extends beyond Iran, including “Lebanon and elsewhere”
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.
In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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