Assam Assembly abolishes two-hour Jumma break to move past colonial practices

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK   Guwahati, August 30: The Assam Legislative Assembly today formally amended the rule that allowed for a two-hour Jumma break, traditionally observed to enable Muslim legislators to attend Friday prayers. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has thanked Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary for the decision, noting that it was made to … Continue reading Assam Assembly abolishes two-hour Jumma break to move past colonial practices