A woman’s bold statement “Bengali is spoken in Assam” has ignited fierce online debate over language, identity, and regional pride. The viral clip challenges narratives around Assamese dominance, highlighting Bengali-speaking communities’ deep roots in the state. Social media erupts: supporters hail it as linguistic reality, while critics brand it divisive identity politics. Comments flood with historical claims, census data, and cultural arguments. The exchange exposes simmering tensions in Ass

The All Assam Bengali Yuba Students’ Federation (AABYSF) burned the effigy of former Assam Minister Nilamani Sen Deka over statements against Bengali speaking people. Earlier he said that the Bengali speaking people of the state are trying to destroy the Assamese language and culture. | Inside Northeast

While the primary language spoken throughout Assam is Assamese, a noticeable difference exists between the dialects spoken in Upper Assam and Lower Assam, with Upper Assamese often considered to have a more "pure" pronunciation while Lower Assamese incorporates influences from Bengali and other neighboring languages; some examples of this difference could be seen in how certain words are pronounced or specific vocabulary used, with phrases like "Rhu kbo nuare so hu" (Upper Assam) meaning "I will