Assam govt tables UCC legislation, becomes third BJP-ruled state to do so
The Assam government has introduced legislation for a uniform civil code (UCC), becoming the third BJP-ruled state to do so. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that tribals will be excluded from the UCC, similar to provisions in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The UCC aims to standardize personal laws regarding marriage, divorce, and inheritance across all citizens in Assam.
- ▪The UCC legislation was tabled in the Assam state assembly on May 25, 2026.
- ▪Uttarakhand was the first state to pass a UCC law in February 2024, followed by Gujarat in March.
- ▪The UCC will regulate the minimum age of marriage, protect women's rights to family property, and abolish polygamy.
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Assam govt tables UCC legislation, becomes third BJP-ruled state to do soChief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said tribals will be kept outside the purview of UCC in line with similar provisions in Uttarakhand and Gujarat.Updated on: May 25, 2026 10:57 AM ISTBy Utpal ParasharShare viaCopy link The Assam government on Monday tabled legislation in the state assembly to introduce a uniform civil code (UCC), a contentious and polarising issue, which refers to a common set of laws for personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and succession for all citizens.On May 13, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said tribals, both residing in hills and plains, will be kept outside the purview of UCC.
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