‘Every religion has rules, Muslims will follow…’ SP MP slams Himanta govt's move to repeal marriage act

Criticising Act, Samajwadi Party MP asserted, ‘Muslims will follow only Shariat and Quran.’

Speaking to news agency ANI, ST Hassan said, "There is no need to highlight this so much. Muslims will follow Shariat and Quran. They (the government) may draft as many Acts as they want...Every religion has its own rituals. They are being followed for thousands of years now. They will continue to be followed."

After a late-night meeting on Friday, Assam Cabinet decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the action was taken to to end child marriage in the state.

"This Act contained provisions allowing marriage registration even if the bride and groom had not reached the legal ages of 18 and 21 respectively, as required by law. This move marks another significant step towards prohibiting child marriages in Assam," the Chief Minister posted on X.

As per the order, the district commissioners and district registrars will be authorised to take "custody of registration records" currently with 94 Muslim Marriage Registrars on repeal of the legislation under overall supervision and control of the Assam Inspector General of Registration.

“A one-time compensation of ₹two lakh will be provided to Muslim Marriage Registrars for their rehabilitation after the Act is repealed."

Meanwhile, the move received backlash from Congress, Samajwadi Party, All India United Democratic Front and others

Calling it a ‘discriminatory decision’, Congress leader Abdur Rashid Mandal said since Assam government failed to ban polygamy for unknown reasons, they brought this rule.

"Just before the election, they're trying to polarise the Hindu voters in favour of BJP by depriving and