Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he has instructed officials to register a criminal case against the writer of a book, which is critical of the medieval age saint-scholar Srimanta Sankardeva who is revered as an icon in the state.
...Case against author for showing Assamese icon in poor light: CM
Reacting to the demand, Sarma, who also holds the Home portfolio, told the House that writings of the two books cannot diminish the iconic stature of Sankardeva.