Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Bihar JD(U) Studies UCC Draft as BJP Backs Implementation
Bihar’s JD(U) party has not yet decided whether it supports applying the Uniform Civil Code in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the party first wants to read the proposed law.
He said the full details of the Bill have not been made public.
The party would not oppose it without a reason if the rules are acceptable.
If it finds problems, it plans to discuss them with Home Minister Amit Shah.
Another JD(U) leader, Shyam Rajak, said the party should oppose applying the law in Bihar.
BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha supported implementing one common law.
The issue has created disagreement among parties in Bihar’s governing alliance.
Chaudhary also said the Centre was assessing damage from floods affecting nearly 50 lakh people.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the JD(U) will study the Uniform Civil Code draft before deciding its position.
Chaudhary said the party would not oppose the Bill without reason if its provisions are unexceptionable.
The JD(U) plans to consult NDA partners and raise concerns with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha backed UCC implementation in Bihar, while JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak opposed it.
Floods have affected nearly 50 lakh people in Bihar, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan scheduled to inspect affected areas.
- Who
- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary outlined the JD(U)’s conditional position; BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha supported implementation, while JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak opposed it.
- What
- The JD(U) will study the proposed Uniform Civil Code Bill and consult its alliance partners before taking a stand on implementation in Bihar.
- When
- Chaudhary made the remarks on Tuesday, after Shyam Rajak’s comments on Monday and Amit Shah’s earlier announcement about implementation by 2029.
- Where
- At the JD(U) office in Patna, Bihar; flood-affected areas across Bihar were also discussed.
- Why
- The comments followed political disagreement over whether the UCC should be implemented in Bihar and amid plans to assess flood damage for possible central assistance.
Opposition to Bihar Implementation
Conditional Support for UCC
Whether Bihar should implement the UCC
Opposition to Bihar Implementation
RJD has vowed to thwart implementation in Bihar, alleging that the UCC is against the interests of Muslims. JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak also said implementation in the state should not proceed.
Conditional Support for UCC
Chaudhary said the JD(U) will first examine the Bill and will not oppose it without reason if its provisions are acceptable. BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha explicitly backed implementation.
How the JD(U) should decide
Opposition to Bihar Implementation
Rajak said his opposition reflected an earlier position associated with Nitish Kumar: supporting the Bill in Parliament while opposing implementation in Bihar.
Conditional Support for UCC
Chaudhary said the draft details are not yet available, there is no need to hurry, and the party will consult coalition partners before deciding.
- JD(U) position
- The party will study the UCC provisions before deciding whether to support or oppose implementation.
- Condition for opposition
- Chaudhary said the JD(U) would not oppose the Bill without reason if its provisions are unexceptionable.
- Alliance consultation
- The JD(U) will consult NDA partners, and concerns may be conveyed to Amit Shah.
- Opposing JD(U) view
- Shyam Rajak said the party supports the Bill in Parliament but opposes its implementation in Bihar.
- BJP position
- Bihar BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha backed UCC implementation and cited the principle of one Constitution.
- Implementation timeline
- Amit Shah was reported as saying the UCC would be implemented in 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029 in one article and 22 states in another.
- Flood situation
- Floods have affected nearly 50 lakh people in Bihar, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan was scheduled to visit affected areas.
