Assam Muslim group supports government’s repeal of marriage act to end child marriage, backs Uniform Civil Code.

Assam Muslim group supports government’s decision

Assam Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a minority body based in Assam, has expressed its support for the government’s decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935. The act, which allowed for child marriages and provided separate legal provisions for Muslim marriages, will be replaced by a uniform civil code. The Muslim Rashtriya Manch believes that these changes will help end child marriages and promote gender equality. The group also supports the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code, which aims to bring all religious communities under one common set of laws.

Background

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, an Assam-based minority body, on Sunday came out in support of the government’s decision to repeal the Muslim Marriage & Divorce Registration Act, 1935. The group believes that the repeal will help in curbing child marriages and promoting gender equality. The group also advocates for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code.

Repeal of the Muslim Marriage Act

The Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced on Monday in the Assembly that the state government has repealed the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. This act has been criticized for promoting child marriages and providing separate legal provisions for Muslim marriages. The repeal of this act is seen as a step towards ensuring gender equality and ending the practice of child marriages. Chief Minister Sarma has also stated that the government plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code, which will provide a common set of laws for all religious communities.

Key Points:

1. The Assam Muslim Rashtriya Manch supports the government’s decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935.
2. The repeal of this act aims to end child marriages and promote gender equality.
3. The Muslim Rashtriya Manch also advocates for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code.
4. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the repeal of the act in the Assembly.
5. The government plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code in Assam.

“We believe that the repeal of the Muslim Marriage Act and the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code will help in curbing child marriages and ensuring equal rights for all religious communities,” said a spokesperson for the Muslim Rashtriya Manch.