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Lone TMC MLA walks out of Assam Assembly against 'malicious intention' of government behind UCC BillSherman Ali Ahmed, the sole Trinamool Congress MLA in Assam, staged a walkout from the Assembly. He opposed certain clauses of the Uniform ...27 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST- UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam AssemblyAssam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion....27 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...26 May, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- Assam tables Uniform Civil Code bill in AssemblyAssam has introduced a Uniform Civil Code Bill. The legislation aims to ban polygamy and standardize marriage and succession laws. It also ...26 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, GujaratAssam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. ...25 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal seeks early oath date for his MLA swearing-in ceremony ahead of HajjAIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal has requested the Assam Assembly Speaker for a convenient date to take his oath as an MLA. He is scheduled ...18 May, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- First big move in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma govt to table UCC Bill on May 26; enforces 20% fuel cutAssam's new cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code bill, set for assembly presentation on May 26. The government is also implementing ...13 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- From Congress strategist to BJP strongman: Himanta returns as Assam CMHimanta Biswa Sarma begins his second term as Assam Chief Minister. This marks continuity and the BJP's strong hold in the Northeast. Sarma...12 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Himanta Biswa Sarma brings back BJP for third consecutive term in AssamHimanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a historic victory in Assam, winning 82 seats. His aggressive campaign, focusing on welfare schemes like...04 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Assam outlaws polygamy; CM Sarma promises UCC nextThe Assam Assembly has passed a bill to prohibit polygamy. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that if his government is re-elected, ...27 Nov, 2025, 11.03 PM IST
- Assam assembly passes bill to prohibit polygamy; strict penalties, jail for second marriageSpeaking at the assembly after the bill was tabled, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited the example of Turkiye to justify the ne...27 Nov, 2025, 07.49 PM IST
- Bill to ban polygamy tabled in Assam Assembly by Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam polygamy bill: CM Sarma had said on an earlier occasion that polygamy in the state would attract a minimum punishment of seven years ...25 Nov, 2025, 01.26 PM IST
- Assam to table Polygamy Prohibition Bill on Nov 25, says CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's cabinet has approved a bill to prohibit polygamy, with a seven-year jail term for offenders, excluding tribal communities in Sixth ...09 Nov, 2025, 09.57 PM IST
- Uniform Civil Code to be implemented nationwide, including Assam, says Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that after Uttarakhand implements the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it will be enforced across ...27 Jan, 2025, 09.52 PM IST
- Assam government to introduce bill in state assembly to ban polygamyThe Assam government plans to introduce a Bill in December to ban polygamy, the practice of marrying multiple spouses. Assam Chief Minister...03 Sep, 2023, 08.58 AM IST
- Claiming popular support, Assam plans Bill to ban polygamyThe Assam government plans to ban polygamy in the state and has received strong public support for the proposal. Chief Minister Himanta Bis...02 Sep, 2023, 11.34 PM IST
- Assam: Committee to examine legislative competence of state legislature to enact polygamy lawAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, "Justice (Retired) Rumi Phookan as Chairperson, Debajit Saikia, Advocate General, Assam -...11 May, 2023, 10.20 PM IST
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