UCC panel constituted, Anti-hooliganism Act to come into force from Monday, says Suvendu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced the process of constituting a committee to prepare the framework for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been completed while the state’s newly enacted Anti-Hooliganism Act will come into force from Monday.

The announcements were made after a high-level administrative review meeting in Berhampore during his visit to Murshidabad district.

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Addressing reporters after the meeting, Adhikari said the state Cabinet has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine and prepare the roadmap for introducing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.

“The UCC committee has already been formed by the Cabinet. It is headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. We are hopeful that the committee will submit its report at the earliest, following which the government will introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly,” he said.

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The Chief Minister also announced that the Anti-Hooliganism Act has received the Governor’s assent after being passed by the Assembly and will become operational across the state from Monday.

Referring to the law and order situation in Murshidabad, he said, “We have to restore law and order in Murshidabad. Breaking railway tracks, setting trains and buses on fire, attacking police stations, vandalising BDO offices or assaulting policemen are things of the past. Such incidents will no longer be tolerated in West Bengal.”

Speaking about border management and infiltration, Adhikari said 69 infiltrators apprehended in Murshidabad have so far been handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF). He directed the police and district administration to maintain closer coordination with the BSF to prevent illegal cross-border movement and strengthen surveillance in vulnerable areas.

The Chief Minister also instructed the police to adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy against human trafficking, particularly in border districts where trafficking of women remains a serious concern. He directed officers to intensify surveillance and ensure swift action against trafficking networks.

Adhikari also announced that the state government has submitted a proposal worth Rs 3,600 crore for comprehensive anti-erosion measures in the two districts.

Appealing for restraint, the Chief Minister cautioned against provocative speeches that could disturb communal harmony or public order.

“We want everyone to abide by the law of the land. There has been no major incident here in the past two months; only some people have indulged in provocative speeches. If anyone attempts to incite violence or create unrest, inform me directly and prompt action will be taken. The days of delivering inflammatory speeches outside police stations are over,” he said.