The Assam government, under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, aiming to create uniform laws regarding marriage, divorce, and succession. This legislation prohibits polygamy, mandates the registration of marriages and divorces, and establishes a minimum marriage age of 21 for men and 18 for women. Notably, it introduces legal recognition for live-in relationships, ensuring rights for partners and their children. However, the bill exempts Scheduled Tribes in Assam, allowing their traditional practices to remain intact. Opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, have expressed concerns over the lack of stakeholder consultation, suggesting the bill serves the BJP's political agenda rather than the public's needs. Assam follows Uttarakhand and Gujarat in pursuing UCC legislation, with proponents arguing it enhances women's rights and simplifies legal processes. The BJP aims to implement UCC nationwide, as highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements on the matter.