Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the state government has prohibited Syamkanu Mahanta and any organisation associated with him from holding functions or festivals in the state.

Taking to X, Sarma wrote: “The State Government has decided to prohibit Shri Syamkanu Mahanta and any organisation associated with him from holding any functions or festivals within the State of Assam. Further, the State Government will not provide any financial grant, advertisement, or sponsorship to any event with which he is associated, either directly or indirectly. The State Government will also request the Government of India not to extend any financial assistance or sponsorship to him in any manner.”

The move comes in the wake of mounting public outrage against Mahanta foll

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