Assam cabinet clears UCC bill and orders 20 percent fuel cuts as austerity tightens

Published on 13 May 2026

UCC scheduled for May 26 but austerity bites first

Assam’s new cabinet has approved a Uniform Civil Code bill to be tabled in the Assembly on May 26. Alongside the legislative push, the government is tightening finances: officials face a six-month freeze on new vehicles and foreign travel, while fuel consumption will be cut by 20 percent. The administration also plans to create two lakh government jobs over five years.

Assam cabinet approves UCC bill for Assembly tabling on May 26
A six month freeze hits new vehicle purchases and foreign travel
Fuel consumption cut by 20 percent as austerity measures expand
Plans underway for two lakh government jobs in five years

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Assam cabinet clears UCC bill and orders 20 percent fuel cuts as austerity tightens

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