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Assam cabinet clears draft UCC Bill, to be tabled in Assembly on May 26
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Assam cabinet clears draft UCC Bill, to be tabled in Assembly on May 26

Times of India · May 13, 2026, 10:36 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Assam's cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code Bill, slated for introduction in the Assembly on May 26. This move aligns with the BJP's commitment to a common set of civil laws for marriage, divorce, and inheritance, aiming for legal uniformity across communities. The state government emphasize

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