The Assam government has decided to repeal the Muslim Marriage Act. However, the step is a significant one, and there is a specific rationale behind the major step. What could be the reason for the Assam government to repeal the Muslim Marriage Act? Why so?
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The expert committee today submitted its report to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enact a law to end Polygamy. Advocate Nekibur Zaman, member of the expert committee said that Assam CM had constituted an expert committee to examine the legislative competence of the State Legislature to enact a law to end polygamy. India News | Assam Govt Will Take Decision on Polygamy Ban Law: Expert Panel Member After Report Submission.
Opposition parties in Assam have criticized the state government s plan to introduce a bill banning polygamy. They accuse the government of making divisive and communal comments related to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), particularly on the subject of polygamy, while neglecting to address health, education, and transportation issues in char (riverine) areas where some Muslims are believed to practice polygamy. Muslims account for just 1.9% of people in India who practice polygamy.