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.
AIMIM is gearing up for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls following a strong showing in Bihar. But its path is complicated by electoral roll revisions and fears that minority votes may consolidate behind the TMC. The party plans to field candidates in select seats, even as debates over roll deletions and the UCC reshape voter sentiment and turnout choices.
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Union minister George Kurian said several states are advancing toward the Uniform Civil Code, citing Uttarakhand’s enforcement in January 2025 and Gujarat’s passage of a UCC Bill last month. Chhattisgarh plans a committee to draft the code, while Madhya Pradesh is studying it. The UCC seeks common laws on marriage, divorce, and inheritance to promote equality.
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