Bengali community in Assam

Silchar representation in Assam government has become a focal point of discussion as the Barak Democratic Front (BDF) seeks to include a legislator from the region in the upcoming Council of Ministers.With the Assam government formation set for May 12, BDF Chief Convener Pradip Dutta Roy has highlighted the historic neglect of Silchar, which has not seen an MLA in the state cabinet for over 42 years.