Guwahati, May 14: Political rhetoric surrounding the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam has intensified. Dilip Saikia, the Assam state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has leveled serious allegations against the Congress party. He claims that Congress is opposing the UCC due to “appeasement and vote bank politics.”
Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Saikia emphasized that the UCC aims to establish a uniform legal framework for all citizens, promoting equality and unity within society. He asserted that this legislation is not against any community and will not harm any particular group.
Saikia expressed support for the state government’s steps towards implementing the UCC. He also thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for pledging to introduce the UCC before the elections. According to Saikia, this initiative seeks to reinforce the concept of “one nation, one law.”
He further stated that the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code is a necessity for the country, as it would enhance gender equality and social justice. Citing Uttarakhand as an example, he noted that there has been no significant backlash since the UCC was enacted there.
Attacking Congress, Saikia accused the opposition party of attempting to confuse the public on this issue. He argued that the politics of Congress leaders is based on dividing society and creating distance among communities. He claimed that Congress has failed to grasp the changing political landscape in the state.
While he did not name any specific leader, he later criticized several senior Congress figures, including Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi. Saikia described Congress’s stance as entirely oppositional and driven by political gain.
Earlier, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the upcoming session of the assembly would commence on May 21, with the state government set to present the UCC bill on May 25.
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