GUWAHATI, March 20 -- The Assam Goria Parishad (AGP), representing the indigenous Muslim community of Assam, urged all Muslim residents of the state to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

With over 40 lakh indigenous Muslims comprising five ethnic groups-Syed, Goria, Moria, Desi and Julah-residing in various parts of the state, the Assam Goria Parishad emphasized their gratitude towards Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his efforts in addressing their concerns.

Briefing the media in Guwahati, Assam Goria Parishad general secretary Rahmasa Ali expressed appreciation for CM Sarma's role in officially recognizing the five indigenous Assamese Muslim communities.

This recognition, sanctio...