Assam Government Introduces Uniform Civil Code Bill in Legislative Assembly
Assam govt tables Uniform Civil Code Bill in legislative assembly
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The Assam government has introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, aiming for discussion on May 27. Key provisions include minimum marriage age and equal property rights for daughters, while exempting certain Scheduled Tribes. If passed, Assam will join Uttarakhand and Gujarat in implementing a UCC.
- 01The UCC Bill was tabled by Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- 02The bill includes provisions on minimum marriage age, prohibition of polygamy, and equal property rights for daughters.
- 03Scheduled Tribes (Hills) and (Plain) are exempt from the UCC's purview.
- 04Assam aims to become the third state to implement a UCC, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
- 05The BJP government is pushing for a nationwide UCC, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi supporting its implementation in West Bengal.
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The Assam government has introduced 'The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026' in the state assembly, with discussions scheduled for May 27. Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora presented the bill on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The UCC aims to standardize laws related to marriage, property rights, and live-in relationships, while exempting certain Scheduled Tribes and traditional customs. If passed, Assam will follow Uttarakhand and Gujarat in adopting a UCC, which is in line with the BJP's national agenda to implement such codes across India. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has previously highlighted the positive impact of their UCC, claiming it has empowered women and simplified marriage registration processes. Gujarat's UCC also focuses on legal protections for women. Prime Minister Modi has emphasized the importance of the UCC in addressing issues of inequality and appeasement in politics.
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The introduction of the UCC Bill could significantly alter personal laws in Assam, affecting marriage, inheritance, and property rights.
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