On August 30, 2024, the Assam Assembly made a significant change by officially ending the two-hour Friday prayer break. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this on X (formerly Twitter), sparking political controversy across the country. CPI(M) leader Hanna Molla criticized the decision as filled with hatred.
“Himanta Biswa Sarma Spreads Hate Against Minorities”
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Hanna Molla accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of being the most hateful anti-minority figure. Molla claimed that whenever Sarma speaks, he spreads venom against minorities. He described the decision as dangerous for the country and said it threatens national unity, labeling it a part of a conspiracy to undermine the minority community. Molla accused Sarma of harboring communal poison in his mind.
New Rule to Be Effective Next Session
According to a PTI report, the rule ending the Friday prayer break for Muslim legislators will be enforced from the next session. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on X that by ending the two-hour Friday break, the Assam Assembly is prioritizing productivity and removing a colonial-era practice. He noted that the break was introduced in 1937 by Muslim League leader Syed Sadhulla.
Sarma emphasized that the assembly should function without religious bias. Previously, Assam had a tradition of a two-hour break every Friday from 12 PM to 2 PM. AIUDF MLA Majibur Rahman accused Chief Minister Sarma of trying to break the traditions of the assembly.
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