The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government has introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, making Assam the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to do so. The bill faces opposition protests demanding broader stakeholder consultation. Key features include banning polygamy, setting mandatory minimum ages for marriage, ensuring equal property rights for daughters, and compulsory registration of live-in relationships. The bill excludes tribal communities and traditional religious practices from its purview. Discussion on the bill is scheduled for May 27. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/ucc-bill-introduced-in-assam-assembly-seeks-to-ban-polygamy-11871764 #creator program