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Shiv Sena Backs Uniform Civil Code Push in NDA-Ruled States
The Uniform Civil Code, or UCC, would create one set of personal laws for everyone.
Amit Shah said the UCC should be introduced in the 21 states governed by the BJP or its allies before 2029.
Eknath Shinde supported Shah’s position.
Shinde said Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray wanted one country and one law.
Maharashtra has not yet made a final decision on the UCC.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state would act after a committee submits a draft bill.
However, JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak said his party does not support implementing the UCC in Bihar.
The statements show that some NDA allies support the proposal while others oppose it in their states.
Eknath Shinde backed Amit Shah’s proposal to introduce the UCC in NDA-ruled states.
Shinde said Bal Thackeray envisioned one country and one law with equal justice.
Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government remains positive about the UCC but has not made a final decision.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said implementation would follow a committee’s draft report.
JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak said his party opposes implementing the UCC in Bihar.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak.
- What
- Shiv Sena backed the proposed introduction of the Uniform Civil Code in NDA-ruled states, while Shyam Rajak said the JD(U) opposes implementation in Bihar.
- Where
- The statements concerned Maharashtra, Bihar and other BJP-NDA-ruled states; Shinde spoke in Mumbai.
- When
- The report was dated September 15; the cited statements were made on Sunday and Monday before Shinde’s remarks.
- Why
- Supporters said the UCC would provide one law and equal justice, while the JD(U) has opposed its implementation in Bihar.
UCC Supporters
UCC Opponents or Skeptics
Implementation in NDA-ruled states
UCC Supporters
Amit Shah and Eknath Shinde support introducing the UCC across NDA-ruled states, with Shah citing equal rights and justice.
UCC Opponents or Skeptics
JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak said his party opposes implementing the UCC in Bihar, although it supported the bill in Parliament.
Maharashtra’s next step
UCC Supporters
Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra would implement the UCC after a committee submits its draft bill.
UCC Opponents or Skeptics
Maharashtra has not yet made a definitive decision and will act only at an appropriate time.
Key facts
- Shiv Sena position
- Eknath Shinde backed Amit Shah’s proposal for introducing the UCC in NDA-ruled states.
- Amit Shah’s target
- Shah said he was confident the UCC would be introduced in 21 BJP-NDA-ruled states before 2029.
- Maharashtra government
- The Mahayuti government remains positive about the UCC but will decide at an appropriate time.
- Draft process
- Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra would implement the UCC after the committee preparing the draft bill submits its report.
- Historical reference
- Shinde invoked Bal Thackeray’s stated vision of one country, one law and equal justice for all.
- JD(U) position
- Shyam Rajak said the party opposes UCC implementation in Bihar, despite supporting the UCC Bill in Parliament.
Quotes
Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president
“Triple talaq has been abolished, giving Muslim women equal rights. We have introduced UCC in several states, and I am confident that in the 21 BJP-NDA-ruled states, we will introduce the UCC before 2029.”
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“‘Hinduhridaysamrat’ Balasaheb Thackeray’s vision was ‘one country, one law’ with equal justice for all. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also stated the same position on UCC”
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Sources
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