Assam Chief Minister To Meet Muslim Intellectuals For Talks On 2-Child Policy

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been advocating a two-child norm for the Muslim community, arguing that it will help ensure proper allocation of resources

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will interact with intellectuals from the Muslim community in Assam tomorrow on the need for a two-child policy. Mr Sarma, who took charge as chief minister in May, has been advocating a two-child norm for the Muslim community in the state, arguing that it will help ensure proper allocation of resources and tackle poverty in the community. In an official release the state government stated, "An interactive session, 'Alaap Aru Alochana' (meaning talks and discussion) by the Chief Minister with intellectuals and leading persons of minority community will be held on Sunday at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara." Chandra Mohan Patowary, state Minister for Welfare of Minorities, will also be present at the interactive session.