Gujarat government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani accused the Congress party of trying to obstruct the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assembly. He warned that the people would show their disapproval by rejecting the party in the upcoming elections. The bill was successfully passed in the state Legislative Assembly after a lengthy seven-hour discussion.
Vaghani praised Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi for the historic passage of the Bill. He emphasized that the UCC law introduced by Chief Minister Patel resonated with the sentiments of the people of Gujarat. Vaghani highlighted the long-standing demands and emotions of the public reflected in this legislation.
The origins of the UCC were traced back to constitutional framers like B.R. Ambedkar, K. M. Munshi, and Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer. Vaghani alleged that the Congress party made multiple unsuccessful attempts to block the bill in the Assembly. Responding to opposition queries regarding tribal communities’ exclusion, Vaghani defended the BJP government’s protection of tribal customs, accusing the Congress of misleading tribal societies.
Vaghani questioned the opposition’s motives in wanting to include tribal groups in a manner that could impact their traditions. He criticized the Congress for attempting to instigate unrest through protests and legal actions. Vaghani emphasized that the BJP government aligns its actions with the people’s sentiments, contrasting this with what he described as the Congress’s election-driven obstruction tactics.
A committee established for the UCC had engaged citizens and political parties over the past year, with significant public participation. Vaghani noted that the Congress had consistently opposed the UCC. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vaghani stressed the importance of equality before the law as the essence of India’s Constitution. He reiterated that the UCC aimed to ensure equality and justice for all citizens, particularly women.
