Guwahati, March 31 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasised that after coming to power, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will take Assam to a position where it will contribute to the nation as a contributing factor in its growth trajectory rather than remaining as a dependent State.

Speaking at a press conference, Sarma highlighted that the BJP will bring a Uniform Civil Code in the State without disrupting the rights of the tribal and ethnic communities of Assam. The government will also bring tough legislation against love jihad and land jihad.

"Once we come back to power, without disturbing the rights of the tribal and other ethnic communities of Assam, we will bring a Uniform Civil Code within a period of thr...