Assam Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
★ Must KnowThe Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, with tribal communities exempted; opposition flagged concerns about the exemption.
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The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, with tribal communities exempted; opposition flagged concerns about the exemption.
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