UCC Bill introduced in Assam Assembly

UCC is a contentious and polarising issue referring to a common set of laws for personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and succession for all citizens. Article 44 of the Constitution, one of the directive principles of state policy, advocates for a UCC. But respective religion-based civil codes have governed personal matters since Independence.

Assam minister Atul Bora introduced the Uniform Civil Code Assam Bill, 2026 – which keeps tribals out of its ambit – making the northeastern state the third BJP-governed one to introduce such legislation. Discussion and voting on the bill will take place on Tuesday, the last day of the first session of the 16th assembly formed after the polls in April.

“The introduction of the Uniform Civil Code 2026 Bill in the Assam Vidhan Sabha paves the way for an on record discussion on why UCC in Assam is the need of the hour and how it will help realise the path laid down by our founding fathers,” chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X.