Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned political parties against announcing bandhs (strikes) as a form of protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019.
Assam CM Warns Political Parties Against Bandhs Over CAA
Speaking to the media, CM Sarma claimed that while organisations are free to demonstrate against the CAA and call for strikes, political parties are not afforded the same right.
“Political parties calling for bandhs would be in contempt of a high court order. If they proceed despite this, we will approach the Election Commission to freeze their symbols,” the Chief Minister said. “If they wish to challenge the CAA, they can do so through the Supreme Court,” he added.
CM Sarma further urged organisations to cease their protests, arguing that the CAA was passed over two years ago.
He further said that such protests would hinder the state’s development, underscoring that Assam has seen projects worth Rs 90,000 crore in the past 40 days.
