Assam MLA Urges Ban on Hindu Deity Images on Incense Stick Packets

Karimganj North MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha urged the Assam government to ban printing Hindu deity images on incense stick and candle packets. He argued that discarded packets disrespect religious sentiments. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary acknowledged the concern but cited past court rulings and jurisdiction issues, stating a national law is needed. He praised Purkayastha’s initiative, and the MLA later withdrew his resolution.