1. Assam CM Sarma: Continuing protests against CAA futile, law firmly established.
2. Sarma underscores CAA’s two-year existence, and deems further protests unnecessary.
3. CAA protests deemed futile by Assam CM, law’s firm establishment cited.
Guwahati, March 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the futility of continuing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating that the law is firmly established and opposing it now serves no purpose.
Speaking to the media on March 10, Sarma highlighted that the CAA has been in effect for over two years, rendering further protests redundant.
He urged student organizations to refrain from organizing strikes against the law, cautioning that persistent opposition could lead to complaints filed with the Election Commission, potentially resulting in the freezing of party symbols for opposing parties.
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Emphasizing the need to prioritize development initiatives in Assam, Sarma outlined ongoing projects worth thousands of crores aimed at advancing the state’s infrastructure and economy.
He expressed surprise at the continued agitation against the CAA in a region that he believes is making significant progress.
While acknowledging the right to dissent, Sarma suggested that those opposed to the CAA should seek legal recourse through the Supreme Court, drawing a parallel with the challenge to the Illegal Migrants Determination by Tribunals (IMDT) Act in the past.
“I respect those who are protesting, but they should rather challenge it before the Supreme Court, like the Illegal Migrants Determination by Tribunals (IMDT) Act,” Sarma stated.
Meanwhile, The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), along with 30 other organizations, began a 12-hour hunger strike on March 10 against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state.
