Guwahati, May 13 -- After Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the state government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assembly on May 26, the final day of the first session of the newly elected House.

Addressing the media after the first Cabinet meeting of the new government, Sarma said the Assam Cabinet has approved the draft of the UCC and decided to table the legislation during the upcoming Assembly session scheduled from May 21, 22, 25 and 26. He added that newly elected MLAs will take the oath during the session, while the Governor will also deliver his address.

"The Assam Cabinet has decided to introduce the UCC Bill on the last day of the Assembly session on May 26. The state ...