Bhopal, July 20 (IANS) In a latest development on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday, the state government introduced the much-anticipated Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. Higher Education Minister Gautam Tetwal tabled the bill in the House, triggering a massive uproar from opposition parties. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led cabinet had given approval for the introduction of the Bill, terming it a “historic move” towards en…
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Bhopal, July 18 (IANS) Even live‑in relationships will need to be registered in Madhya Pradesh once the codified law known as the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) comes into force. The process of introducing the UCC in the state has reached a crucial stage, with the government expected to approve the final draft during a special cabinet meeting on Sunday in the historic town of Jagdishpur (erstwhile Islamnagar) near Bhopal. This will pave the way for the introduction of the UCC bill in the upcoming mo…
Bhopal, July 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday targeted the Congress over the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asking the Opposition party to clarify its stand a day after the state government’s high-level committee submitted its final report on the issue.Speaking to reporters at the Assembly premises, Yadav alleged that the Congress viewed issues such as the UCC and the Bhojshala dispute through the prism of “Hindu-Muslim politics” and vote-bank considerations.”…
Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would soon be implemented in the state and that the draft is being prepared with the tribal community in mind. Speaking on the UCC, Dilip Ghosh said, “The Uniform Civil Code law was bound to be implemented. It is only a matter of time, and it will be implemented very soon.” “There are distinct laws for tribal communities in various places. The bill’s draft is being prepared keeping this in m…
Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will hold a crucial meeting on Thursday with the top administrative machinery and review the performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in its first two months.It was learnt that in the meeting, the Chief Minister is expected to take stock of the progress of the different development and welfare projects initiated by the new government under his leadership.The Chief Minister is also expected to review the curr…
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) Preparations for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Madhya Pradesh have gained fresh momentum with Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav launching the official UCC MP website, ucc.mp.gov.in. This significant step aims to gather public opinion and suggestions before finalising the landmark legislation, ensuring broader participation from all sections of society in the consultative process.While launching the portal on Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the platform wou…
Raipur, April 15 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions spanning legal reforms, welfare initiatives, industrial policy and mining regulation.At the forefront of the decisions was the approval to constitute a committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. The panel will be headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, with the Chief Minister authorised to nominate its members.According t…