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.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said population growth management and the push for a Uniform Civil Code require public cooperation. In his remarks, he argued that caste-based political structures are the root of persistent divisions, and that once society moves beyond them, differences will naturally lessen—framing both issues as dependent on collective change.
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With Modi’s party on track for major state election wins, the next phase could bring faster action on high-impact reforms, including the uniform civil code and large infrastructure projects. Analysts say the results reflect a strategy centered on economic growth, welfare measures, and strong support from the Hindu electorate, creating political momentum unmatched in decades and tightening the party’s grip.
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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