Won't allow child marriage as long as I'm alive: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 27, 2024
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to end child marriage, particularly among Muslim children. AIUDF and Congress criticize the cabinet's decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act. Congress MLAs walk out, while AIUDF MLAs stage a sit-in before the speaker.

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Published on February 24, 2024 -  03:16
Assam Repeals Muslim Marriage Act| CM Himanta Labels it Step Toward UCC| Oneindia News
The Assam Cabinet takes a pivotal step towards a Uniform Civil Code by repealing the outdated Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlights the move's significance in curbing child marriages. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasizes the government's commitment to modernization, aligning with efforts to introduce comprehensive legal reforms and criminalize polygamy. #AssamCabinet #UniformCivilCode #UCC #Assam #HimantaBiswaSarma #Muslimlaw #Muslims #Indianews #Politics #Oneindia #Oneindia News ~ED.101~

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