BJP leaders commended the approval of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, advocating for ‘one nation, one Constitution’. In contrast, the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) criticized the bill, labeling it as the party’s ‘agenda’.
The Bill, passed by the Gujarat Assembly, establishes a unified legal framework for civil matters like marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance across different communities and religions. BJP MP Shashank Mani expressed support for the Bill, emphasizing the need for a single civil code across the nation.
Additionally, BJP MP Mayank Nayak credited Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi for the legislation. Nayak highlighted the potential for improved Human Development Index rankings and overall development in Gujarat due to the equal rights granted by the Bill.
Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, BJP MLA Babulal Marandi, echoed the sentiment that if criminal law is uniform, civil law should also be consistent. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad stressed the importance of a common law for all citizens, asserting that the nation must operate based on the Indian Constitution.
RJD MLA Bhai Virendra voiced opposition to Gujarat’s UCC Bill, questioning the government’s focus on ‘one nation, one election’ without addressing ‘one nation, one education’. Virendra emphasized the country’s secular nature and accused the BJP of pushing RSS and BJP agendas, particularly regarding the UCC.
