Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Hyderabad, Nov 23: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the Uniform Civil Code Bill will be passed in his state by February next year, ensuring no individual can have more than one spouse.
Sarma highlighted that the initiative has garnered support from various sections, including the Muslim society, during discussions and debates. He emphasised the broader perspective of the BJP-led government, aiming to consider the well-being of the entire nation and not confining efforts to specific sections like BRS and Congress.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi put an end to Triple Talaq. Now, taking a step further, we are introducing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. Under this, a man can have only one wife. If he wishes to marry again, he must legally divorce his first wife,” stated Sarma during a public meeting as part of his election campaign at Charminar in the city on Wednesday, a party statement said.
Expressing concerns about law enforcement, Sarma referenced a video depicting abusive behaviour towards the police, attributing such incidents to a government that appeases one section. He asserted that with a BJP government in power, such behavior would not be allowed.
“Changing the name of Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar will be a half-hour job after the BJP comes to power in Telangana,” Sarma added.
He urged the public to bring the BJP government to both the state and the centre, promising that law enforcement would be strengthened, and appeasement practices would cease in Telangana. Sarma cited the positive changes brought about by BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Assam, while stressing on the need for change in Telangana.
Sarma questioned the handling of issues in Telangana, including the controversy over TSPSC question papers and the absence of a Dalit Chief Minister. He criticised Chief Minister and BRS chief KCR for hesitating to observe Liberation Day, fearing backlash from certain sections of the population.
“In Assam, I visited Madrasas, and children expressed their aspirations to become doctors and engineers. We transformed all Madrasas into general schools, ensuring a proper education for them,” Sarma said, defining development as inclusive and for the benefit of all.
Concluding his address, Sarma appealed to the public to give BJP a chance, promising transformative changes that would be evident before their eyes.
