Congress MLA Zubair Anam criticized the Assam government’s move to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly. Anam alleged that the proposed legislation lacks equality in several provisions. Reacting to the tabling of the Bill, Anam mentioned that many issues in the proposed law appeared unequal and would need detailed discussion during the Assembly proceedings.
He emphasized that the opposition would raise its concerns during discussions on the proposed legislation in the Assembly. Other Congress MLAs also criticized the Bill, stating that any law interfering with the religious practices of minorities would face opposition from the party. The Assam government introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the Assembly, with Minister Atul Bora tabling the legislation on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The ruling BJP has maintained that the proposed UCC aims to ensure equality before the law and bring uniformity in civil matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. However, opposition parties have expressed concerns over the legislation, arguing that certain provisions may impact the rights and customs of different communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned that introducing the Bill in the Assembly would lead to an “on record discussion” on the necessity of UCC and how it aligns with the vision of the country’s founding fathers.
