Midnight Speech on Morigaon Char Alleges Mass Religious Conversion Drive, Raises Serious Concerns
Morigaon, Assam | Date: 30, December, 2025
A Facebook post detailing a late-night incident on a river island (char) near Bhuragaon in Morigaon district has triggered concern after the author claimed to have overheard a speech allegedly promoting religious conversion and aggressive mobilisation in the interior char areas.
According to the post, the incident occurred during an annual boat trip when a group of 22 people camped overnight on a char north of Bhuragaon. While the area reportedly had no nearby habitation, the group noticed unusual activity, including a boat carrying several men playing loud music and conversing in what the author described as a “char dialect.”
The situation reportedly escalated late at night when a public gathering began nearby. The author claimed that a speech, delivered in a mix of Bangladeshi char language and Hindi, continued until around 1 am and appeared to be addressed to a large audience.
The post alleges that the speaker openly spoke about plans for religious expansion. One statement quoted in the post claimed, “Our aim is to convert at least 10,000 people in this area to Islam, but without forcing anyone.”
Another portion of the speech, as described by the author, allegedly included remarks comparing religious practices and social customs, alongside controversial claims about marriage and population growth. The speaker is also alleged to have criticised Hindu rituals and appealed for financial and material contributions.
The post further claims that donations were actively collected during the gathering, initially demanding ₹500 from men and ₹250 from women, later reduced to ₹50. According to the account, attendees reportedly donated cash, food grains, essential supplies, and even livestock, with one individual allegedly donating three cows.
Calling the episode a “mobilisation operation” deep inside the district, the author expressed alarm over the scale of participation and the duration of the gathering in a cold, remote char area late at night. “If this is happening in one interior pocket, one can only imagine the extent across the state,” the post noted.
The author also expressed concern over what were described as repeated accusations against Hindus during the speech and the apparent support shown by the crowd.
Authorities have not yet commented on the claims made in the social media post. The incident, however, has intensified discussions around monitoring activities in char areas and the need for vigilance to maintain communal harmony.
Meanwhile, while many social media users have shared the post expressing concern and calling for closer scrutiny of activities in char areas, others have mocked the author’s account, questioning its linguistic accuracy. Several users pointed out that the phrase “Patthare phal khaiye khita hobe?” is not commonly used by residents of char–chapori areas or by the Miya-speaking population, noting instead that it closely resembles Shilati Bengali, a dialect spoken largely in parts of the Barak Valley. Despite the differing opinions and online ridicule, observers maintain that the broader claims raised in the post—if even partially true—underscore a deeply troubling situation that warrants serious attention rather than dismissal.
Note: The above report is based solely on claims made in a Facebook post. Independent verification of the allegations is awaited.
