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Guwahati/Hyderabad, Mar 31 (Maxim News): It is known that the assembly elections will be held in Assam on April 9. In this context, the BJP has announced its election manifesto. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP state president Dilip Saikia and others released the manifesto at an event held in the capital Guwahati on Tuesday. In this manifesto, titled Sankalpa Patra, it has promised the people to send Bangladeshis from the state and also on the UCC Act. Here To Join ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within three months of returning to power, positioning it as a key promise in the party's manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking on the sidelines of the manifesto release, Sarma said the proposed UCC would be rolled out while safeguarding the rights and interests of indigenous and tribal communities. "We will implemen ...Read More >
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the next month's Assam assembly polls and promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the next three months if elected to power again. The BJP's 'Sankalp Patra', released by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, comprises 31 promises, including bringing an effective law to end 'Love Jihad' and 'Land Jihad'. ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that once the BJP returns to power, it will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within three months. It will be implemented without disturbing the rights of the tribals and other ethnic communities of the state, the chief minister said on the sidelines of a programme to release the BJP's manifesto for Assam assembly polls on April 9. ''We are also bringing tough legislation against 'love and land ji ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasised that after coming to power, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will take Assam to a position where it will contribute to the nation as a contributing factor in its growth trajectory rather than remaining as a dependent State. Speaking at a press conference, Sarma highlighted that the BJP will bring a Uniform Civil Code in the State without disrupting the rights of the tribal and ethnic communit ...Read More >
Tezpur (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched an attack against Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and subjecting the state to "step-motherly treatment." Addressing an election rally in Tezpur, NDA candidate and Asom Gana Parishad leader Prithviraj Rabha, Rajnath Singh, expressed confidence in the BJP-led alliance's victory in the state assembly polls. The Union Minister said, "The land of Assam is rich in both culture and nature. The ...Read More >
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged voters in Assam to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in next month's assembly polls, pitching the election as crucial to tackling illegal infiltration and ensuring peace and development in the state. Shah was addressing an election rally in Dhekiajuli to drum up support for BJP candidates from Darrang district, including cabinet minister and sitting MLA Ashok Singha. Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam will take place on April 9, and ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati, promising the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and a significant increase in financial aid for women under the Orunodoi scheme, raising it to Rs 3,000 per month. 31 Promises To Shape Assam's Future Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the party has outlined 31 commitments aimed at transforming Assam into a leading state. He stressed that the vision is to make Ass ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, released its Sankalp Patra for the April-9 Assam Assembly elections, outlining a broad development agenda centred on economic growth, welfare expansion and governance reforms. The manifesto was unveiled at Vajpayee Bhawan in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state BJP president Dilip Saikia, among other senior leaders. Addressing t ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its manifesto, called the 'Sankalp Patra', for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2026. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the document, outlining the party's key promises for the state. The manifesto focuses on development, employment, education, healthcare, and the protection of Assamese identity and indigenous communities. Key Focus: Protecting Identity and Culture One of the main highlights of the BJP's manifesto is the pro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the Assam assembly elections 2026, outlining an ambitious mix of cultural, economic and governance promises aimed at consolidating its position in the state. The document, released by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lays out 31 commitments under the party's "Sankalp Patra."A central plank of the manifesto is the promise to safeguard the land, heritage, and dignity of Assam's indigenous communities. The BJP has also ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, promising a Uniform Civil Code and increasing the monthly direct bank transfer under the Orunodoi scheme to Rs 3,000 for women. Listing 31 promises, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the BJP aims to make Assam the "brightest state". Following the footsteps of Uttarakhand and Gujarat, and tapping into the BJP's core agenda, the Chief Minister promised a Uniform Civil Co ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, promising a Uniform Civil Code and increasing the monthly direct bank transfer under the Orunodoi scheme to Rs 3,000 for women. Listing 31 promises, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the BJP aims to make Assam the "brightest state". Also Read | Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi Slams Opposition Over Illegal Bangladeshi Settlers, Calls I ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state, employment opportunities for youths. Sitharaman said this manif ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto, titled 'Sankalp Patra', for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, outlining an ambitious roadmap focused on jobs, welfare expansion, infrastructure and legal reforms. The manifesto was unveiled in Guwahati in the presence of Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, state BJP president Dilip Saikia and other senior leaders. Addressing the gather ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state, employment opportunities for youths. Sitharaman said this manif ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati. Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, State BKP president Dilip Saikia and others were present at the ceremony. CM Sarma promised a Uniform Civil Code and two lakh jobs in the state. "We will implement UCC in Assam, excluding Sixth Schedule, ST areas. We will take s ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, countering claims made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Responding to Shah's statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party would secure a two-thirds majority, Shivakumar expressed confidence that the numbers would favour the Congress instead. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, March 31, 2026: Check 22K and ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar countered Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claim of a BJP victory, asserting Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the Assam polls. Shah accused Congress of vote-bank politics and altering demographics. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, countering claims made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, countering claims made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Responding to Shah's statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party would secure a two-thirds majority, Shivakumar expressed confidence that the numbers would favour the Congress instead. "Mr Amit Shah is saying they (BJP) will win two-thirds sea ...Read More >
"Article 44. Uniform Civil Code for the Citizens: The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India." - The Constitution of IndiaConcept of Uniform Civil Code (UCC)The UCC represents a "One Nation, One Law" framework, proposing a uniform set of secular laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption. It seeks to replace the existing plural system of personal laws with a common legal regime applicable to ...Read More >
"The Sangh's objective is individual development because only strong individuals can build a strong society and nation," Bhagwat said at a programme to mark the Sangh's 100 years on Sunday, emphasising that the reality of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) cannot be understood from the outside. Some people mistake the Sangh for a paramilitary organisation, others for a service sector body, but the RSS is a social force working beyond these boundaries, he said, speaking on the theme 'Sangh Ya ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party doesn't need crutches and runs on its own strength in Maharashtra, challenging the party cadres to ensure that the opposition was defeated during the ensuing local body polls in a manner that they are "not seen even with the help of binoculars." Soon after Shah's comments, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that friends are not crutches. IMAGE: Home Minister Amit Shah addresses party workers after th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that the BJP doesn't need crutches and runs on its own strength in Maharashtra, challenging the party cadre to ensure that the opposition is defeated during the ensuing local body polls in a manner that they are "not seen even with the help of binoculars." Speaking to party workers after laying the foundation stone of the Maharashtra BJP's new office building near Churchgate railway station in south Mumbai, Shah asserted, "we have proved ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BJP in Maharashtra no longer walks on crutches; it stands on its own feet, declared Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Mumbai on Monday as he attended the bhoomipujan programme for the party's new regional headquarters to be built near Churchgate station. He exhorted party workers to ensure the opposition is wiped out in the forthcoming local elections so much so that they are "not seen even with the help of binoculars."Addressing party workers on the occasion, Shah said, "Just like in ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 27 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asked BJP workers to ensure that the Opposition is wiped out during the ensuing local body polls in a manner that they are "not seen even with the help of binoculars." Speaking to party workers after laying the foundation stone of Maharashtra BJP's new office building near Churchgate railway station in south Mumbai, Shah asserted, "we have proved that the politics of family-run parties will no longer work in this country. It is the pol ...Read More >
The government said the changes are meant to introduce "flexibility". Nainital: The Uttarakhand government has filed a 78-page affidavit in the high court saying that a few provisions of rules under the Uniform Civil Code are being amended. The affidavit submitted by Advocate General SN Babulkar before a division bench of Chief Justice G Narendra and Justice Subhash Upadhyay on October 15 states that the amendments relate to Rule 380 of the Registrar's Office, which lists the conditions under ...Read More >
Uttarakhand UCC: The Uttarakhand government has submitted a 78-page affidavit in the High Court, stating that certain provisions related to live-in relationships under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) are being amended. The affidavit submitted by Advocate General SN Babulkar on October 15 specifies that the changes relate to Rule 380 of the Registrar's Office, which outlines the conditions under which a live-in relationship cannot be registered, news agency PTI reported. The affidavit was submitted ...Read More >
The Delhi High Court, while granting bail to a 24-year-old man accused of marrying an alleged minor, raised the need for a Uniform Civil Code to resolve conflicts between personal laws and national legislation. Justice Arun Monga noted Muslim law permits marriages after puberty, but Indian criminal law deems them offences, urging legislative clarity for legal certainty and social harmony. Is it not the time to move towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), ensuring a single framework where personal o ...Read More >
"This recurring conflict is clear - under Islamic law, a minor girl attaining puberty may lawfully marry, but under Indian criminal law, such a marriage renders the husband an offender under the BNS and/or POCSO or both," Justice Monga observed. In a significant observation on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Delhi High Court has stressed the urgent need for legislative clarity to prevent personal or customary laws from overriding national legislation. "Is it not the time to move towards a Un ...Read More >
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