Assam Assembly passes UCC Bill, CM Sarma calls it ‘most secular, uniform and progressive law’
With the passage of the proposed legislation, Assam has now emerged as the third state, after Uttarakhand and Gujarat, to pass a Uniform Civil Code Bill.
With the passage of the proposed legislation, Assam has now emerged as the third state, after Uttarakhand and Gujarat, to pass a Uniform Civil Code Bill.
The Assam Chief Minister said that the introduction of the Bill would pave the way for "an on record discussion" on why UCC is necessary for the state.
CM Sarma hailed the Dhubri Town Eidgah Committee's appeal to Muslims against cow slaughter to honour the sentiments of Hindus.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a throwback photo with old friends on Instagram, calling it his real-life 'Dil Chahta Hai' moment and urging youth to travel and create memories while they can.
Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Crime Branch days after securing anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court in the politically charged passport controversy case.
The BJP has brought in recent Congress defectors and retained key leaders in its first Assam poll list, setting up contests in constituencies like Dispur, Bihpuria and Jorhat.
A past social media post by BJP Assam has triggered fresh debate after Bordoloi’s induction, with opposition leaders questioning the party’s shifting political stance.
With Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's Jan Ashirwad yatra concluding its first phase, he has expressed happiness over the immense outpouring of public support when he traversed more 25 constituencies across 8 days, highlighting that it has been an unprecedented response from the public showering them with blessings.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state is now receiving priority in development projects and that major infrastructure initiatives are being completed in record time under the “double-engine” government.
Officials said the works include renovation of structures, improved basic facilities and maintenance support for religious institutions across multiple districts of Assam.
