Ashok Singhal

Ashok Singhal is an Indian politician and the current Health Minister of Assam, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has been in the spotlight for his controversial remarks regarding the Bengali-speaking Muslim community in Assam, known as 'Miyas.' His comments, suggesting that this community should be barred from participating in Hindu festivals, sparked significant backlash and accusations of inciting communal hatred. Singhal's statements have raised concerns about discrimination and bias against minority communities in Assam.