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The proposed bill seeks to "prohibit and eliminate practices of magical healing in the name of treatment of some congenital diseases such as deafness, dumbness, blindness, physical deformity and autism". "It will prohibit such healing sessions completely and provide strong punitive action against 'healers' extorting the poor and downtrodden people in the name of treatment," the CM wrote on X., India News, Times Now
The Assam cabinet unveils the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024, to curb deceptive magical healing methods. Those exploiting vulnerable individuals will face strict penalties, aligning with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma s agenda. The cabinet also greenlights initiatives like a Wildlife Safari & Rescue Centre and urban development projects, showcasing a commitment to holistic growth and administrative efficiency in Assam.