Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the cancellation of the two-hour namaz break on Fridays in the Assam Legislative Assembly, aiming to boost productivity and move away from colonial-era practices. The decision made public on Friday, ends a long-standing provision allowing Muslim lawmakers and staff to take time off for Friday prayers. Sarma thanked Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and legislators for supporting a “historic decision.” He emphasized that abolishing the Jumma break prioritizes legislative efficiency over practices he considers outdated, aligning the Assembly with a more modern approach to governance.
74% support banning polygamy among Muslims, according to recent survey.
Here is the survey:
Q1: What is your opinion on the Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker’s decision not to allow leave for employees on Jumma (Friday prayers)?
Q2: What do you believe is the real reason behind the Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker’s decision to deny leave for Friday prayers?
Q3: Has the Himanta Biswa Sarma government made it mandatory for Muslims to register their divorce under the triple talaq law? What is your opinion?
Q4: Should the Himanta Biswa Sarma government make laws to prohibit polygamy among Muslims?
