Assam stays peaceful amid isolated protests against Waqf Amendment Act: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state remained largely peaceful despite scattered protests against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Taking to social media, Sarma commended the Assam Police for maintaining law and order and expressed gratitude for the public’s collective spirit as the state prepares to celebrate Bohag Bihu. "Despite having nearly 40% Muslim population, Assam has remained peaceful today except for isolated protests in three places involving not more than 150 participants each against the Waqf Amendment Act," the Chief Minister posted on X.

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