Plans for National Register of Citizenship (NRC) and Ban on Polygamy Unveiled
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, delivered a crucial message on September 15, emphasizing the need for a robust mechanism to identify and address the issue of illegal immigrants, particularly in states like Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam. Sarma expressed grave concerns about the impact of illegal infiltration, such as the entry of Rohingyas, on the demographic landscape of these regions.
While addressing the media during his visit to Nalanda, Bihar, Chief Minister Sarma stated, "This is our nation's most pressing issue today. A significant number of Rohingyas are attempting to infiltrate India daily, leading to substantial demographic shifts in West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam. The changing demography in these regions poses a significant challenge. I believe that a National Register of Citizenship (NRC) will become necessary at some point. We are continually grappling with the consequences of demographic shifts due to illegal immigration. Therefore, I strongly advocate for the implementation of NRC in regions like Assam, Bengal, and Bihar to identify and address illegal infiltration. Identifying illegal immigrants is of paramount importance; otherwise, the entire eastern side's demography will undergo a complete transformation."
CM Sarma's concerns highlight the changing demographic statistics in eastern states and underscore his belief that implementing the National Register of Citizenship (NRC) is essential to identify and address the issue of illegal immigration.
Additionally, Chief Minister Sarma addressed other crucial issues during his media interaction. He discussed the ban on polygamy in Assam and the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He mentioned, "The governments of Uttarakhand and Gujarat are actively considering the UCC, and they are in advanced stages of deliberation. We can learn from their experiences when they present it in their Assemblies. Regarding the National UCC, I am not aware of the Government of India's decision. However, in Assam, we are set to introduce a bill to ban polygamy in December. Public consultations have already taken place, and the legal aspects are being drafted. By December, we will pass the bill, completely prohibiting polygamy."
The Chief Minister of Assam has announced that the bill to ban polygamy will be presented and passed in the Assam Legislative Assembly in December. This initiative aims to address the issue of polygamy and introduce stricter laws to combat this social concern.
