Assam assembly passes UCC law by voice vote; opposition says not needed
The Assam assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation amid support from the ruling party and opposition from Congress and others. The law aims to regulate personal matters such as marriage and inheritance but excludes scheduled tribes, leading to criticism from opposition parties. Proponents argue it will empower women, while opponents claim it was introduced without adequate consultation and could infringe on personal liberties.
- ▪The UCC legislation was passed by voice vote in the Assam assembly.
- ▪It aims to regulate laws related to marriage, divorce, and succession, but excludes scheduled tribes.
- ▪Opposition parties argue that the law was unnecessary and introduced without wide consultations.
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Assam assembly passes UCC law by voice vote; opposition says not neededLegislators from the ruling parties stressed that the law will empower and honour women, but opposition parties stated that it was unnecessary.Updated on: May 27, 2026 3:15 PM ISTBy Utpal ParasharShare viaCopy link The Assam assembly on Wednesday passed the contentious Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation amid support from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, and opposition from Congress and others not part of the government.Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrives for the first session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly, in Guwahati.
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