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.
Sarma revealed forensic checks showing fake passports and manipulated documents were used against his family. He also pointed to Pakistani links in the digital campaign.
A political clash in Assam intensifies as Congress questions alleged foreign links of the Chief Minister, while the government dismisses the claims and points to an ongoing verification process.
A political storm erupts in Assam as claims of foreign links and passport allegations dominate campaign discourse, adding fresh tension ahead of voting day.
A bitter political clash has erupted in Assam ahead of polling day, with Congress raising serious allegations and Himanta Sarma responding with threats of legal action and jail.
"A lot is going to be implemented. The UCC. The Immigration Impact Act. Bill against Love Jihad," CM Sarma said.
