Guwahati, May 25 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: The Government of Assam formally tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assam Legislative Assembly, shortly after receiving Cabinet approval earlier this month.

The legislation, titled "The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026," was introduced in the House by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the ongoing session.

The Bill is scheduled for detailed debate and possible passage on May 27, according to the legislative calendar.

The draft had been cleared by the state Cabinet on May 13 at its first meeting following the formation of the Chief Minister's second term, held at the State Guest House in Koinadhara, Guwahati.

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