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Uttarakhand Celebrates First Uniform Civil Code Day
The Uttarakhand Government celebrated the first Uniform Civil Code Day at the Himalayan Cultural Center.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honored the committee members and officers who worked on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
He spoke about how the UCC ensures social justice, equality, and constitutional values.
The UCC, which was implemented on January 27, 2025, aims to eliminate social evils and establish harmony through equality.
It includes uniform rules for marriage, divorce, and inheritance, and mandates the registration of live-in relationships.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the UCC has led to a significant increase in marriage registrations, with over 4.7 lakh marriages registered in less than a year.
He emphasized that the UCC is not against any religion but is a legal effort to remove social evils and ensure equal rights for all citizens.
Uttarakhand celebrated the first Uniform Civil Code Day at the Himalayan Cultural Center, Garhi Cantt.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honored the committee members and officers involved in drafting and implementing the UCC.
The UCC aims to ensure social justice, equality, and constitutional values, and includes uniform rules for marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
The UCC mandates the registration of live-in relationships and ensures equal rights for children born in such relationships.
Since its implementation, the UCC has led to a significant increase in marriage registrations, with over 4.7 lakh marriages registered in less than a year.
- Who
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Government, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.)
- What
- Celebration of the first Uniform Civil Code Day and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026
- Where
- Himalayan Cultural Center, Garhi Cantt, Uttarakhand, India
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To celebrate the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and honor those involved in its drafting and implementation
Key facts
- Governor
- Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.)
- Article
- 44 of the Constitution of India
- Marriages Registered
- 4,74,447
- Average Daily Registrations
- 1,400
- Previous Daily Registrations
- 67
- Live-in Relationships
- Mandatory registration
- Child Rights
- Equal rights for children born in live-in relationships
- Property Rights
- Equal rights for spouse, children, and parents
Timeline
CM Dhami declares UCC Uttarakhand's key gain.
After four years, he unveils the milestone.
UCC enforced Jan 27, 2025, for equality and justice.
Quotes
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
“We do not want to give our children an unsafe Uttarakhand at any cost. We do not want to instil any fear or doubt in them. We want to give them a safe Uttarakhand as a legacy.”
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“I was not familiar with the NGO and was surprised to see my name on the list, asserting that I have never harboured hatred towards anyone.”
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Sources
Sense of pride from the announcement to effective implementation of UCC – CM Dhami
UCC ushers in new era of women’s empowerment in Uttarakhand: Dhami
UCC golden chapter in Uttarakhand’s history: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Uttarakhand implements UCC amendment ordinance 2026, Governor gives approval
Won’t compromise on Uttarakhand’s identity even if labelled ‘hate speech’ giver: CM Dhami
Marriages with false identity to be annulled, harshest penal action against polygamy; Dhami
Uttarakhand implements UCC amendment ordinance
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