Miyah

What Hiren Gohain's bitter criticism of Miyah poetry tells us about Assamese nationalism

Despite its rare acridity, Gohain’s position isn’t out-of-the-blue. He represents a swelling group of jatiyatabadis, spread out evenly across the political spectrum in Assam, who argue that the emergence of Miyah poetry is a threat to the Assamese language and perhaps, even an affront to the Assamese identity.

For better or verse: Miyah poetry is now a symbol of empowerment for Muslims in Assam

Miyah poetry has become the unlikely rallying point for Muslims in Assam