Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday made it clear that his government will not permit any protest or street demonstration in the state against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state police had "strong intelligence inputs" warning of potential unrest during Friday’s protests against the Waqf Act. However, he credited law enforcement for working "extensively" to ensure that the demonstrations remained peaceful.
A proposed amendment to the Waqf Act has sparked heated debate across India, particularly in Assam, where the North Eastern Minority Students’ Union (NEMSU) has strongly opposed any government intervention in Waqf property management.
