UCC on the government’s radar
The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (one civil law for the whole country) is gaining momentum. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this week.
The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (one civil law for the whole country) is gaining momentum. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this week.
The release of the BJP’s manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, titled “Modi ki Guarantee 2024,” has sparked both anticipation and scrutiny across the nation.
The Opposition, while endorsing the legislation, opposed certain clauses on live-in relationship and property inheritance in the Bill alleging that these violated the fundamental rights of the citizens.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami called it a moment of pride for the people of the state.
Former CM Harish Rawat accused the central government of using Uttarakhand for tokenism.
The Himachal PWD minister is the son of Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh and the late six-time chief minister Virbhadra Singh.
Taking a fast forward step, Uttrarkhand has made ‘almost final’ UCC draft by a five members of the panel headed by retired Supreme Court Justice and sending it to the BJP government there.
Amid the fresh debate around the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday the committee tasked with preparing the draft of the UCC, which is to be implemented in the state, worked with a cross-section of citizens over the last one year, spoke to more than 2 lakh people and key stakeholders.
While speaking to reporters in Pune on Thursday, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar said the Central Government should give reservation to women before thinking about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
"The Government should think about any possible storm that would come if they take a step in this direction (implement UCC)" Farooq said.
