The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, aiming to ban polygamy and introduce strict regulations for live-in relationships.

The bill, introduced by the BJP-led government, seeks to replace community-specific religious laws with a common set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption.

Key provisions include criminalizing practices like triple talaq and nikah halala, requiring live-in couples to register with local authorities within a month, and mandating parental notification if either partner is under 21.Adivasi communities are exempted from the law.Congress MLAs opposed the legislation, accusing the BJP of targeting Muslim communities and demanding a select committee review.This marks the fourth BJP-ruled state to adopt the Uniform Civil Code, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.

The move aligns with the BJP's long-term agenda to implement a uniform civil code across India, sparking debates on religious freedom and legal equality.