Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:26pm on 26 Feb 2024,Monday India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, aiming to eradicate child marriages in the state. Sarma, adamant on preventing child marriages, pledged to shut down the practice before 2026. The Assam Cabinet's approval to repeal the act faced criticism in the state Assembly, with Sarma defending the decision as a move against child marriage. The Chief Minister emphasized relief for Muslim women and the end of exploitation. The opposition, Congress, briefly walked out in disagreement, suggesting amendments rather than a complete repeal.
