The Assam Assembly on Friday abolished a British-era rule that enabled Muslim members to take a two-hour break to offer namaz on Fridays. Thanking Speaker Biswajit Daimary and the legislators for this “historic decision”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the House prioritised productivity by shedding a vestige of colonial baggage. A statement issued by the Assembly secretariat said since …
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the cancellation of the two-hour namaz break on Fridays in the Assam Legislative Assembly, citing it as a step towards enhancing productivity and shedding colonial-era practices. Chief Minister Sarma expressed his gratitude to Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and the legislators for supporting this "historic decision." "By doing away with the 2-hour Jumma break, …
