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NDA Allies Diverge Over Amit Shah’s Uniform Civil Code Push
A Uniform Civil Code would create one set of civil laws for people of different religions.
Home Minister Amit Shah said the government wants to bring it to all 21 states ruled by the NDA before the 2029 national election.
Some allies, including the Telugu Desam Party, Shiv Sena and Hindustani Awam Morcha, support the idea.
The Janata Dal (United) supports discussing it nationally but says Bihar should not implement it.
Other parties want to see the actual draft before deciding.
The BJP in West Bengal said it wants to start the process soon.
A new West Bengal ally said the issue needs careful discussion.
Supporters describe the code as a way to promote equality, justice and unity.
The different positions show that NDA parties do not all agree on how or where it should be implemented.
Amit Shah said the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
The Telugu Desam Party, Shiv Sena and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) expressed support for the proposal.
Janata Dal (United) said it supports the Bill nationally but will not allow its implementation in Bihar.
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Nationalist Citizens Party of India want to examine a draft before taking a position.
The BJP’s West Bengal unit said it would begin the process of introducing the code, while the state’s new ally called for further deliberation.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP-led NDA and its alliance partners, including the Telugu Desam Party, Janata Dal (United), Shiv Sena and others.
- What
- The NDA is discussing implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in its 21 ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
- Where
- The proposal concerns NDA-ruled states, with specific disagreements reported in Bihar and West Bengal.
- When
- The announcement was made one day before the reported Monday reactions; the target is before the 2029 Lok Sabha election.
- Why
- The BJP describes the UCC as a longstanding priority, while supporters cite equality, justice and national unity; some allies seek consultation or a draft before deciding.
Support and Implementation
Consultation and State Reservations
National policy
Support and Implementation
The BJP, TDP, Shiv Sena and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) support advancing the Uniform Civil Code.
Consultation and State Reservations
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India says it needs internal deliberation before taking a stand, while the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) wants to examine the draft and legal framework.
Bihar implementation
Support and Implementation
Janata Dal (United) says it supports the Bill at the national level.
Consultation and State Reservations
Janata Dal (United) leaders say Bihar should not implement the UCC and that broad national consensus is needed.
Adoption process
Support and Implementation
The BJP says implementing the UCC fulfills a longstanding priority and a commitment to the people.
Consultation and State Reservations
Several allies stress consultation with stakeholders, detailed discussion and review of a formal proposal before adoption.
Key facts
- Proposed timeline
- Implementation in all 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
- TDP position
- Supports the UCC but says stakeholders should be consulted before adoption.
- JD(U) position
- Supports the Bill nationally but opposes implementation in Bihar.
- West Bengal BJP
- Says it will initiate the process of introducing and implementing the UCC in the state.
- Cautious allies
- The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Nationalist Citizens Party of India want to assess a draft or proposal first.
- Parliamentary strength cited
- The TDP has 16 Lok Sabha MPs, Shiv Sena 13, JD(U) 12, LJP (RV) five and HAM (S) one.
Quotes
Shamik Bhattacharya
BJP Bengal president
“We are going to introduce the UCC, it’s not a hidden agenda for us. BJP, since its inception, has been holding it as one of its priorities and now it’s our moral duty to fulfil it. A large section of the population is also keen to see that a uniform civil code is implemented in the state.”
indianexpress.com
“When this Bill came to Parliament, our leader (Nitish Kumar) was clear: that we support it but will not let it be implemented in our state (Bihar). We stand by this.”
indianexpress.com
Lavu Krishna Devarayalu
TDP leader in the Lok Sabha
“We will be supporting it.”
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Sources
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