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Amit Shah Sets 2029 UCC Target for 21 States
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said 21 states ruled by the BJP-led NDA should introduce a Uniform Civil Code before 2029.
A Uniform Civil Code would use the same personal-law rules for people of different religions.
These rules can involve marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.
Shah said the code is already in place in several states.
He also described government actions on criminal justice and national security.
He claimed some states improved their conviction rates by 30% in one year.
Shah said India would continue taking a hard line against terrorism and would identify and deport illegal infiltrators.
He said the government is still discussing how an NRC in Manipur might use a 1951 baseline.
He also promoted anti-drug and public-service campaigns.
Amit Shah said BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce the Uniform Civil Code before 2029.
He said the UCC has already been introduced in several states and would create common personal laws covering areas such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.
Shah credited the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with strengthening criminal justice and claimed some states saw conviction rates rise by 30% in one year.
He said the government had adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism and cited surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor.
Shah said decisions on a possible 1951 baseline for an NRC in Manipur remain under discussion with allies and political parties.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking about BJP-led National Democratic Alliance governments in 21 states.
- What
- Shah said the 21 NDA-ruled states would introduce the Uniform Civil Code before 2029, while outlining other government initiatives and claims.
- Where
- Mumbai, where Shah spoke to reporters.
- When
- Sunday; one report identifies the date as September 13. The stated deadline is before the 2029 Lok Sabha election.
- Why
- He was highlighting the central government’s achievements and the BJP’s political journey under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while outlining policy and security priorities.
Government Position
Outstanding Questions
Uniform Civil Code
Government Position
Shah said a common legal framework has already been introduced in several states and expressed confidence that all 21 NDA-ruled states will adopt it before 2029.
Outstanding Questions
The reports do not provide responses from opposition parties, affected communities or legal experts on the proposed nationwide state-level rollout.
Illegal-infiltrator identification
Government Position
Shah said the government would identify and deport every illegal infiltrator, while withholding the tools used for detection so they would not be exposed.
Outstanding Questions
The reports provide no independent figures or opposing assessment about the identification process, its safeguards or the number of people affected.
Security record
Government Position
Shah said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, military strikes and Operation Sindoor demonstrated integration and a zero-tolerance terrorism policy.
Outstanding Questions
The reports present no counterview or independent verification of these broader assessments.
Key facts
- UCC target
- Introduction in all 21 BJP-NDA-ruled states before 2029, according to Shah.
- UCC scope
- A common personal-law framework covering areas including marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.
- Criminal justice
- Shah cited the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and claimed several states recorded a 30% one-year increase in conviction rates.
- NRC in Manipur
- The government is discussing whether a 1951 baseline will be used with allies and Manipur’s political parties.
- Security claims
- Shah cited the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, more than 14 North-East peace agreements and over 9,000 surrendered people.
- Public campaigns
- The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan will be taken to states; a separate Seva Sankalp Abhiyan was announced for September 17 to October 17.
- Economic claim
- Shah said India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter, the highest among major economies.
Quotes
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister of India
“Triple talaq has been abolished, giving Muslim women equal rights. We have introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in several states and I am confident that in the 21 BJP-NDA ruled states, we will introduce the UCC before 2029,”
m.rediff.com
deccanchronicle.com
telegraphindia.com
NDTV
“Operations such as the surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor have established a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, while security has been prioritised across various sectors.”
wionews.com
Sources
All NDA-ruled states to introduce UCC before 2029: Shah
NDA Governments in 21 States to Introduce UCC Before 2029: Amit Shah
Amit Shah’s big UCC deadline: All 21 NDA-ruled states to implement law by 2029
Amit Shah says BJP-NDA governments in 21 states will roll out UCC before 2029 - Telegraph India
'Uniform Civil Code Will Be Introduced In 21 States Before 2029': Amit Shah
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