Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday delivered a stern warning on Independence Day, cautioning the Assamese people about the dangers of remaining silent in the face of demographic changes.

He emphasised that if the current trends continue unchecked, the state's identity, land, and foundation will be lost forever

Sarma highlighted the threat posed by "unknown people" or infiltrators, who he claims are aggressively taking over land, economic spaces, and cultural institutions in Assam.

"Assam can't remain silent. If we remain silent, one day we will have to lose our Jati, Mati, Bheti (Community, Land, Foundation) in our own state. That day is not far away. If Assamese people remain silent today.... If th...