Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said the state’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) policy would be formulated based on suggestions received from citizens, stressing that broad public participation was essential to ensure an effective and inclusive legal framework. Chairing a video conference with district collectors to review the ongoing Uniform Civil Code Awareness Campaign, Yadav directed officials to intensify outreach efforts across urban and ru…
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Bhopal, June 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rameshwar Sharma triggered a political controversy on Wednesday, claiming that the demographics of several regions are undergoing a shift due to the rising population of Muslims and that this change is giving rise to a climate of tension and fear within society. “The demographics of several regions are undergoing a shift due to the rising population of Muslims. The growth in the population of people belonging to a specific religion is givi…
Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) Assam BJP MLA Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday said the state government would take a tough stand against incidents related to “love jihad”, while asserting that police are investigating whether more people were involved in the recent attack on two girls in the Nalbari district. The case stems from an incident which took place on Saturday night near Gangapur under Mukalmua police station limits in the Nalbari district, claiming the life of 19-year-old girl Madhurjya Barm…
Bhopal, June 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced that the state government is moving towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge has already begun consultations with religious leaders, social groups, and legal experts across the state to prepare the framework for the proposed law.The Chief Minister said the time had come to move towards a common civil framework and eliminate disparities in person…
Guwahati, May 30 (IANS) Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Saikia said on Saturday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a big step towards providing justice for women.His response came after the Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the UCC Bill, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the legislation would now be sent to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya for approval before being forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu for assent.Speaking to IANS, Saikia recalled that the…
Shillong, May 27 (IANS) The debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified in Meghalaya on Wednesday after the Assam Assembly passed the UCC Bill, 2026, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma asserting that safeguarding tribal rights and the state’s matrilineal social structure remains the government’s foremost concern. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Sangma said the Meghalaya government is closely examining the provisions of the UCC laws introduced in states such as Assam and U…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the people of Assam over the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a legislation that will establish a common framework for all residents on matters about marriage, divorce, separation, inheritance, succession, and live-in relationships. The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government got the UCC legislation, 2026, passed through the State Assembly today, making Assam the first North-Eastern state and, overall, the t…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the legislation would now be sent to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya for approval before being forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu for assent. Speaking to reporters after the Bill was passed in the Assembly, Sarma described the legislation as a “historic” step and thanked members of the House for supporting its adoption.“Today, the Assam …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Congress party on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the ruling party’s larger agenda is to implement the UCC across the country in a phased manner. The remarks came after Assam Minister Arup Bora on Monday tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam, 2026 Bill in the state Assembly. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a common civil legal framework governing matters such as marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in …
Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday defended the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the Assembly, asserting that the legislation is aimed at ensuring greater protection and justice for women belonging to minority communities. Participating in a discussion in the House, CM Sarma said the BJP-led government prioritised social justice over political considerations and introduced the UCC Bill in the very first session of the Assembly with the objective of sa…