Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes UCC Bill amid Congress sloganeering
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session saw heated exchanges as Congress leader Umang Singhar sought a discussion on the NEET paper leak but was denied by the Speaker, while protests over Rahul Gandhi's detention and debates on farmer compensation continued.

Through the Reader lens — The Madhya Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session has been marked by significant clashes between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress party. The session saw the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, a major legislative move that criminalizes polygamy and mandates the registration of live-in relationships, a move that drew protests from Congress MLAs on the floor. Concurrently, the Opposition attempted to highlight national issues, with Congress leader Umang Singhar seeking a discussion on the NEET paper leak; however, the Speaker denied the request. The session also featured protests over the detention of national Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and continued debates regarding farmer compensation. These events underscore a highly polarized state assembly where the ruling party is advancing its agenda while the Opposition attempts to shift focus to perceived national failures and legal actions against its leadership.
What to watch next
- Potential legal challenges to the new Uniform Civil Code provisions.
- Continued Opposition protests regarding the NEET exam integrity.
- Broader national implications of the UCC as other states observe MP's implementation.