Understanding the Elections in Assam (part 2)
Published By: Centre for Policy Research | Published Date: May, 20 , 2016Muslim population, and this population may play a large role in the outcome of Assam’s election. In this piece, CPR researchers Bhanu Joshi, Ashish Ranjan, and Neelanjan Sircar examine the complex contours of the Muslim vote in Assam, with a particular focus on the Lower Assam region where seven of the thirteen districts have a majority of Muslims. They argue that there is no discernible Muslim “vote bank” and any understanding of the role Muslims will play in this election requires a significant amount of nuance.
Author(s): Bhanu Joshi, Neelanjan Sircar, Ashish Ranjan | Posted on: May 20, 2016 | Views()