Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Miya community has been facing continuous financial pressure from the Congress party, alleging that members of the community are made to pay money not only during elections but even for family occasions like marriages.
Speaking to reporters , the Chief Minister said, “It is the misfortune of the Miya community that they have to give money to the Congress. They also have to give votes, and even for marriages at home the Congress collects advance money.”
He further claimed that some Congress leaders were demanding very high amounts of money in return for party tickets ahead of elections. According to him, the figures range from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore, and more details would become public in the coming days. 
Sarma also alleged that a few Congress politicians have even asked for advance money by citing personal events. He said there have been instances where leaders requested funds for arranging marriages at their homes, while promising election tickets in return.
The Chief Minister stated that such practices were affecting several constituencies. He claimed that Congress leaders were seeking money in at least 22 to 23 constituencies, especially from members of the Miya community.
Calling it unfortunate, Sarma said that the community not only votes for the Congress but also ends up giving them money, which places financial and emotional strain on many families.
He further said that when eviction drives take place, the Congress does not support the affected people. Referring to an eviction drive in Tezpur, he stated that nearly 5,000 bighas of land were cleared recently, but Congress leaders did not come forward to help those who were displaced.
