NEW DELHI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday stated the state remained largely peaceable regardless of restricted protests in opposition to the just lately handed Waqf Modification Act. He praised the Assam Police for his or her efficient preparation and highlighted the state’s communal concord forward of the Bohag Bihu festivities.
Posting on X, Sarma wrote, “Regardless of having almost 40% Muslim inhabitants, Assam has remained peaceable right this moment besides remoted protests in three locations involving no more than 150 individuals every in opposition to the Waqf Modification Act.”

The chief minister credited the calm to the groundwork carried out by legislation enforcement. “My compliments to Assam Police for his or her intensive groundwork that helped preserve calm and order. Folks throughout Assam—no matter caste, creed, or neighborhood and faith—are united in spirit and eagerly getting ready to welcome our beloved Bohag Bihu with pleasure and concord,” he stated.
As preparations intensify throughout Guwahati and different areas, the festive spirit of Rongali Bihu, also referred to as Bohag Bihu, has taken maintain. The annual celebration, which marks the Assamese New Yr, is noticed throughout the state within the second week of April with nice enthusiasm and cultural vibrance.
In the meantime, protests in opposition to the Waqf Modification Act had been held by teams of Muslims in a number of states on Friday.
The Act acquired presidential assent on April 5, following its passage in Parliament through the Funds session. The Rajya Sabha accredited the invoice with 128 votes in favour and 95 in opposition to, whereas the Lok Sabha handed it after a prolonged debate with 288 MPs supporting it and 232 opposing.
The Waqf Modification Act, 2025, goals to boost the administration of waqf properties by empowering stakeholders, streamlining survey and registration processes, accelerating case resolutions, and inspiring improvement of waqf property.