MP cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code draft bill
Excluding the tribal community, the proposed bill covers diverse aspects, such as marriage, live-in relationships, adoption, and inheritance.
Excluding the tribal community, the proposed bill covers diverse aspects, such as marriage, live-in relationships, adoption, and inheritance.
Suvendu Adhikari announced that the anti-hooliganism Act has received the Governor's assent after being passed by the assembly.
The legislation aims to establish a common set of civil laws on matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession and adoption, irrespective of religious affiliation.
BJP leaders said the Uniform Civil Code Bill will be introduced in the West Bengal Assembly on June 29, while Congress called for wider public and legislative debate.
While the state government has not yet officially disclosed the contents of the proposed Bill, sources indicate that it may draw from key provisions already implemented in Uttarakhand and considered by other BJP-ruled states.
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 UCC Bill is likely to be tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly on February 6.
