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Bihar JD(U) Open to UCC If Provisions Are Unexceptionable
Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary spoke about a proposed Uniform Civil Code law.
He said his party, the JD(U), has not yet seen all of the Bill’s details.
The party wants to study the provisions before deciding whether to support or oppose it.
He said the JD(U) would not reject the Bill without a reason if its provisions are acceptable.
If the party finds problems, it plans to discuss them with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
This position is different from the RJD, which opposes implementing the UCC in Bihar.
Another JD(U) leader, Shyam Rajak, has also spoken against implementation in the state.
Chaudhary separately said the Centre was examining damage caused by floods in Bihar.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the JD(U) will study the Uniform Civil Code Bill before deciding its position.
Chaudhary said the party will not oppose the legislation without reason if its provisions are unexceptionable.
He said the JD(U) will consult its NDA coalition partners and convey any concerns to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
His comments differed from RJD opposition and JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak’s reported objection to implementing the UCC in Bihar.
Chaudhary also said the Centre was assessing flood damage in Bihar for possible assistance, with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan scheduled to visit.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and JD(U) leader, stated the party’s position; the RJD and JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak have expressed opposition to implementation in Bihar.
- What
- The JD(U) will study the Uniform Civil Code Bill and may support it if its provisions are unexceptionable.
- Where
- At the JD(U) party office in Patna, Bihar.
- When
- Chaudhary made the statement on Tuesday; Amit Shah’s announcement about implementation by 2029 was made earlier.
- Why
- The comments came amid political debate after Amit Shah said the UCC would be implemented across 22 NDA-ruled states by 2029.
Opposition to Bihar Implementation
Conditional JD(U) Openness
Whether Bihar should implement the UCC
Opposition to Bihar Implementation
The RJD has vowed to thwart implementation in Bihar, alleging that the UCC is against the interests of Muslims. JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak has also spoken against implementation in the state.
Conditional JD(U) Openness
Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the JD(U) will first examine the Bill and will not oppose it without reason if its provisions are unexceptionable.
Timing and decision-making
Opposition to Bihar Implementation
Opponents have expressed a firm position against implementation in Bihar before the legislation’s details were publicly discussed in the article.
Conditional JD(U) Openness
Chaudhary said there was no reason to hurry, and that the JD(U) would consult coalition partners and convey any concerns to Amit Shah.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister
- Party position
- The Janata Dal (United) will study the Bill before deciding whether to support or oppose it.
- Condition
- The party will not oppose the Bill without reason if its provisions are unexceptionable.
- Consultation
- The JD(U) plans to consult its NDA coalition partners and discuss concerns with Amit Shah.
- Opposition
- The Rashtriya Janata Dal has vowed to oppose implementation of the UCC in Bihar.
- Flood impact
- Floods have affected nearly 50 lakh people in Bihar.
- Expected visit
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was scheduled to visit flood-hit areas in Bihar.
Quotes
Vijay Kumar Chaudhary
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and JD(U) leader
“As of now, we are not aware of the details of the legislation on UCC. Let it be placed before us. If we find there is nothing objectionable, why shall we oppose it without any reason? And if there are points of concern, these will be conveyed to the Union home minister”
deccanchronicle.com
“Please disabuse yourself of the notion that we follow the RJD's lead. We are a part of the ruling NDA in Bihar, and we will take a decision after consulting all coalition partners..”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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