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Nepal law minister denies any move to legalise polygamy amid criticism ove
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Nepal's Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, on Wednesday assured lawmakers that no bill, including those relating to polygamy, will be presented in Parliament.
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UCC not against any religion, sect; Jan 27 to be celebrated as 'Uniform Ci
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Addressing the event of the launch of UCC, CM Dhami stated, "Uniform Civil Code is a constitutional measure to end discrimination. Through this, an attempt has been made to give equal rights to all citizens. With its implementation, women's empowerment will be ensured in the true sense. T
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"Next step is banning Polygamy," says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma on Wednesday said that the Assam government is not looking to bring a comprehensive Uniform Civil Code, citing Muslim Marriage registration and banning polygamy as more pressing issues for the government.
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Percentage of Hindus in population fell between 1950-2015, that of minorit
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"In the census of 1951, there were 88 per cent Hindus and 9.5 per cent Muslims while in the census of 2011, there were 79.8 per cent Hindus and 14.5 per cent Muslims...The population of SC, ST, and OBC will increase based only on natural causes. But the population of these people will grow
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"If he's planning to marry again, now is the time": Assam CM takes dig at
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a dig at AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, who has made no secret of his opposition to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday if the former was entertainng thoughts of a second or third marriage, he should do so ahead of the Lok Sabha polls a
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"No one to demand constant proof of loyalty": Owaisi rips into Assam CM ov
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that his government does not have a problem with anyone calling themselves "indigenous" as long as they prohibit child marriage, do not engage in polygamy and encourage their children to pursue higher education.
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No problem in anyone calling themselves indigenous if they avoid child mar
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"We don't have an issue with anyone calling themselves as indigenous- provided they prohibit child marriage, do not engage in polygamy, encourage their children to pursue higher education, etc.- parameters which are an intrinsic part of the larger Assamese society," Sarma said in a post o
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"Our expert committee will see aligning of UCC and Polygamy ban bill," Ass
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is working on aligning the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Polygamy Ban Bill, adding that the last cabinet meeting has also suggested this.
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Working to make robust legislation for polygamy and UCC: Assam CM
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Assam government is working to make robust legislation for polygamy, and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday.
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AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal says UCC bill "should be dumped in dustbin", takes
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The All India United Democratic Front President and MP Badruddin Ajmal came down heavily on the Uniform Civil Code Bill that was tabled in the Uttarakhand State Assembly, saying it should be "dumped in the dustbin".
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board objects to UCC as Bill tabled in Uttar
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPB) disapproved of the Uniform Civil Code after the Uttarakhand State Assembly tabled UCC Bill during its ongoing four-day session.
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'Fair assessment can only be made...': AIUDF MLA as Assam govt prepares to
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Assam government will introduce a bill to end polygamy in the state during the upcoming budget session of the assembly.
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