Guwahati : The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has criticised the Assam government over its decision to repeal the colonial-era Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. The party has, in fact, threatened to move the court against the Assam government’s decision to repeal the act.

AIUDF MLA Hafiz Bashir Ahmed expressed strong opposition to the Assam government’s proposal to repeal the Muslim marriages and divorce registration act. The legislator voiced concerns over the intentions behind the move and its implications for the Muslim community in Assam.

“We are against the bill being brought by the Assam government to repeal the Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act 1935,” Ahmed stated. He said: “We are not against the amendment, addition and deletion of clauses but are against the complete repealing of the act,”

“We are not clear about what exactly the Assam government is trying to do,” the Assam AIUDF MLA added. Ahmed stated that there is a need for transparency and detailed information from the Assam government before any further action is taken.

He warned that his party is prepared to take legal action if necessary, including approaching the high court (HC) and supreme court (SC). “We will only act and take steps after knowing the complete details. If required, we will move to the court,” said Ahmed.

“We are ready to go to HC and SC,” he affirmed. “When it comes to interfering with our religious rights, we will oppose it.” Ahmed also suggested that the government’s move could be politically motivated, aimed at polarising voters and exploiting their sentiments.

“It is to polarise the voters and use their sentiments. It is a political gimmick; there is no real intention to make a reform for the society,” he stated. The proposal to repeal the 1935 act by the Assam government has sparked a significant debate, with various community leaders and organizations voicing their opinions.