MP Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code; ‘golden chapter’ added, says CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday became the latest BJP-ruled state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The contentious UCC bill, which was passed by the state Legislative Assembly, will now be sent to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and come into effect after her assent.

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“The country’s most populous state has now implemented the UCC. I extend my congratulations,” said Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav.

Accusing the Congress party of double standards over the issue, CM Yadav alleged that the Congress party views Hindus and Muslims through two different lenses as vote banks, and the party will pay the price for it.

“The Congress has already disappeared from more than 80 per cent of the country’s geographical area, and it will continue to pay the price for this,” he added.

Reacting to the development, MP Minister Vishvas Sarang said, “Women will no longer face atrocities or harassment in Madhya Pradesh. No man will be able to marry four times. Regressive practices like ‘halala’ will end. Uniformity and equality will prevail.”

The Opposition Congress, however, alleged that Parliamentary norms were floated by the state government while passing  the Bill

“A discussion on the amendment was held. An opportunity was provided. I put forward my proposals… However, after two hours, it became evident that there was sheer obstinacy,” said Congress MLA Arif Masood.

“The Constitution is no longer being upheld, nor are parliamentary norms being respected. The sole objective was simply to get the bill passed,” he added.