Guwahati, April 16 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that the Waqf law is a "reality" and advised those opposing it to seek redressal through the Supreme Court.

In a post on X, CM Sarma cautioned that while peaceful dissent is a right, any form of violence or stone-pelting in the name of Waqf will not be tolerated in the state.

"Waqf law is a reality. Anyone who wants to oppose this has the complete freedom to go to the Supreme Court. But in Assam, neither stone pelting nor any violence will be tolerated in the name of Waqf. Those who are opposing this should remember this very well," he said.

On April 12, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the efforts of the Assam Police and leaders from the minority comm...