Guwahati, May 23 -- The All Assam Buddhists Association (AABA) has formally called for an immediate halt to the production and distribution of "Premium Agarbatti" incense sticks, manufactured and packed by Patanjali Ayurved Limited.

The decision follows the depiction of Lord Buddha's image on the product's packaging, which the association deems disrespectful and a commercial exploitation of a religious symbol.

AABA Jorhat-based foreign secretary Ranjit Shyam, in a statement, condemned and expressed deep disapproval over the depiction of Lord Buddha's image on the packaging of "Premium Agarbatti" incense sticks, manufactured and packed by Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Ranjit Shyam stated that the Buddhist body, led b...