Himanta Biswa Sarma’s govt tables UCC Bill in Assam Assembly, CM calls it ‘need of the hour’
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.
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.
Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora tabled “The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026” in the Assembly during the ongoing session. The proposed legislation is expected to be discussed and taken up for passage on May 27.
The strong assertion came ahead of the first Cabinet meeting of the new government, signalling that key ideological and governance priorities of the BJP will remain central to Assam’s political roadmap.
The legislation seeks to standardise civil laws across communities by mandating registration of marriages and live-in relationships, ensuring equal inheritance rights, and introducing penalties for violations.
The concept of a UCC envisions a single set of civil laws governing all citizens in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, regardless of religion.
Yechury alleged the BJP has special agendas behind its continuous push for the UCC and that the saffron party is aiming to increase the Hindu-Muslim divide by targeting the 2024 elections.
The UCC proposes a common set of laws dealing with marriage, inheritance, adoption and other matters.
The contents of the Assembly documents disclose that the CPI-M, which is at present at the forefront of the agitation against the legislation, advocated its implementation in 1985.
The leaders of the minority communities felt that the recommendations of the 21st Law Commission should be taken into account before taking any decision on the matter.
Muslim League leaders also said they will organise a seminar under the leadership of party's Kerala State President Panakkad Sadikali Thangal in Kozhikode.
