Himanta will convert to Islam: Maulana Rashidi makes claims after BJP Assam ends decades-old break for friday prayers

New Delhi: The Assam Assembly has recently abolished the long-standing three-hour break for Friday prayers, a move that has sparked discussion across the state. Previously, the House was adjourned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday to allow members to perform their religious duties. However, this practice has now been officially discontinued. The BJP Assam Pradesh took to X, a social media platform, to announce, "The rule of three-hour adjournment for Friday prayers in Assam Assembly by Syed Sadullah has been rejected. From now on, there will be no break for Friday prayers in the House."

This change comes at a time when Assam's Muslim population has been steadily increasing. According to the 2011 census, the Muslim population in Assam was 1.07 crore, making up 34.22 percent of the state's total population of 3.12 crore. In contrast, Hindus comprised 61.47 percent, with 1.92 crore people.

साजिद रशीदी कह रहे है कि जल्दी ही आसाम के मुख्यमंत्री हिमंता बिस्वा सर्मा इस्लाम मे कन्वर्ट होंगे और उनका नाम मुदस्सिर रहमान रखा जाएगा

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Maulana's preaching out loud

A recent statement by Maulana Sajid Rashidi has added to the ongoing conversation. In a widely circulated video, Rashidi predicted that by 2029, Assam's Chief Minister would be a Muslim, specifically naming Himanta Biswa Sharma, who he claimed would be known as Mudasir Rahman. The accuracy and implications of this prediction have generated significant debate. As with any political forecast, reactions have varied, and it is crucial to consider the broader context when evaluating such statements.