SP MLA Abu Azmi had reportedly said that Aurangzeb was not a “cruel administrator” and “built many temples”. He added that the battle between the Mughal emperor and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was for state administration and not about Hindu and Muslim.

“As a mark of recognition to the tremendous role and contribution of Late Ratan Tata and the Tata Group towards the state’s development, #AssamCabinet has decided to name the upcoming Electronic City in Jagiroad as Ratan Tata Electronic City, Jagiroad,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

This deeply respected tradition, which has been observed for centuries, begins with the sighting of the new moon, an event of immense religious significance.