CM Himanta Urges Calm Over Waqf Act, Advises Legal Route

Amid tensions over the Waqf Act, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged stakeholders to avoid protests and approach the Supreme Court. Highlighting judicial scrutiny, he warned that street agitation could spark unrest. His appeal follows violent protests in Silchar, leading to injuries and prohibitory orders. The Supreme Court will hear 73 petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.