Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state cabinet has approved the draft Uniform Civil Code bill, with plans to introduce it in the assembly on May 26. The proposed law focuses on issues such as polygamy and marriage age, while reportedly exempting tribal communities. The announcement signals a major legal shift in Assam’s personal laws framework.
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