As Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami introduced the landmark Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the BJP government in Rajasthan has said that it will be implemented in Rajasthan soon.
“We too would want the same thing that Uttarakhand wants. Beginning is from ‘Devabhoomi’. Rajasthan is the land of valour, we too support the Uniform Civil Code…We welcome it and hope that it will be done in Rajasthan too soon…,” state BJP MLA Gopal Sharma said.
Another BJP MLA Swami Balmukundacharya echoed his party colleague and said that he will request Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to initiate the process.
“This is a good beginning. I welcome it. This began from ‘Devabhoomi’…and I believe this will come to Rajasthan too…This is beneficial for all in view of the times to come. This should be implemented (in Rajasthan). I would request (the CM) to initiate this…,” he said.
Earlier in the day, CM Dhami tabled the UCC Bill in the state legislative assembly amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”.
The Bill seeks create uniform laws which will be applicable to people from all the communities when it comes to personal laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance.
The Uttarakhand UCC also proposes mandatory registration of live-in relationships and a punishment of jail term upto six months or a fine of Rs 25,000 or both if individuals failed to follow the rules.
Moreover, the woman will be able to approach the court and claim maintenance if deserted by her male partner. A child born in a live-in relationship will also be declared legitimate under the UCC provisions.
Once passed, Uttarakhand will become the first state in India to have the uniform civil laws for all the residents irrespective of their religion.