First order of business as Himanta Biswa Sarma is sworn in again: Uniform Civil Code in Assam

First order of business as Himanta Biswa Sarma is sworn in again: Uniform Civil Code in Assam

The BJP’s election manifesto listed “implementation of the UCC” — excluding tribal communities and parts of the state protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution — as one of the party’s core promises.

Assam Cabinet clears UCC draft bill, to be tabled in Assembly on May 26: Himanta Sarma

The tribal population in the state would be kept outside the purview of the legislation, said the Bharatiya Janata Party leader.

Gaurav Gogoi Questions BJPs Commitment to Equality in Assam UCC Debate

Guwahati, May 14: Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday regarding the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He accused the ruling party of using constitutional provisions for political polarization instead of promoting equality and justice. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi questioned the BJP’s commitment to equal rights and treatment for citizens, claiming that the party does n…

Assam cabinet gives nod to UCC implementation

Tribals to be outside code ambit, says CM Sarma Guwahati: The Assam cabinet on Wednesday approved the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, but the tribal population will be kept outside its purview, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The draft of the UCC Bill will be laid before the assembly on May 26, the chief minister said at a press conference here after chairing the first cabinet meeting of his second term as t…

Assam cabinet approves implementation of UCC, bill in assembly on May 26: Himanta

GUWAHATI, 13 May: The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday approved the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, but the tribal population will be kept outside its purview, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The UCC Bill will be laid before the new legislative assembly on May 26, the chief minister said at […]

First session of new Assam assembly from May 21

Guwahati, May 13 (PTI) The first session of the 16th Assam Assembly will meet for four days starting May 21 for newly elected MLAs to take their oath, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.The senior-most BJP MLA and former minister Chandra Mohan Patowary will be the pro tem Speaker, the CM said at a press conference here after chairing the first cabinet meeting of his second term in office.He said Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya…