Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda expressed his approval of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, passing in Gujarat. The bill, approved by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, aims to establish a unified legal framework for civil matters like marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance across all communities, regardless of religion. The state government clarified that the Code pertains solely to civil issues and does not intrude on religious beliefs or practices.
Nadda commended the move, emphasizing the government’s dedication to eradicating discrimination and ensuring equal rights for all citizens under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Gujarat now joins other states like Uttarakhand in taking steps towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code, while Goa already operates under a common civil law system.
The Health Minister lauded the passage of the UCC bill in Gujarat, following Uttarakhand’s lead, and congratulated Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the supporting legislators. He criticized the practice of appeasing specific communities for political gain, labeling it undemocratic. Nadda reiterated the BJP’s commitment to inclusive development under Modi’s leadership with the motto ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.’
