New Delhi, June 29 -- The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, also called the anti-Goonda Bill, was passed in the Bengal assembly on Monday (29 June) with 176 votes in favour, 41 against. Speaking during the Assembly debate, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the proposed law, stressing that it was not merely about sending people to jail.

The Bengal Chief Minister also informed that Uniform Civil Code bill would also be introduced in West Bengal Assembly.

Addressing lawmakers, Adhikari said the legislation was intended to deter organised crime while ensuring accountability for damage to public and private property.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, "Since 2019, we have seen the previous...