Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that the Waqf law is a “reality” and advised those opposing it to seek redressal through the Supreme Court. In a post on X, CM Sarma cautioned that while peaceful dissent is a right, any form of violence or stone-pelting in the name of Waqf will not be tolerated in the state.
“Waqf law is a reality. Anyone who wants to oppose this has the complete freedom to go to the Supreme Court. But in Assam, neither stone pelting nor any violence will be tolerated in the name of Waqf. Those who are opposing this should remember this very well,” he said.
Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the efforts of the Assam Police and leaders from the minority community to ensure peace across the state amid intelligence inputs warning of possible unrest over the protest against the Waqf Amendment Act. Speaking to the media, CM Sarma emphasised that despite apprehensions of protests on Friday, the situation remained largely calm, with only minor demonstrations reported at three locations. Several cities, including Delhi, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, witnessed protests against the Waqf Amendment Act.
