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Taslima Nasreen pushes for UCC implementation in India: ‘Much needed in any civilised country’

Taslima Nasreen pushes for UCC implementation in India: ‘Much needed in any civilised country’

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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday strongly pitched for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in India, asserting that such a law was essential to eliminate discrimination, particularly against women. Exiled Bangladeshi Writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years. (ANI) She also stressed the need for such a law in neighbouring Bangladesh and Pakistan. “I have been fighting for the UCC for the past 40 years. This is much needed in any civilised country. Bangladesh, Pakistan and India need Uniform Civil Code. There should be equal laws for everyone. Women face a great deal of discrimination, and much of it can be removed through a UCC. It is essential,” Nasreen told reporters at a press conference here. Her remark comes after the West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. A government notification said the panel was formed in view of the “wide ramifications and voluminous nature” of the proposed legislation. The committee will undertake a comprehensive examination of …

Madhya Pradesh introduces UCC Bill; Opposition protests in Assembly

Madhya Pradesh introduces UCC Bill; Opposition protests in Assembly

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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.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

In Bengal, BJP government to bring UCC Bill this Assembly session | Kolkata News

In Bengal, BJP government to bring UCC Bill this Assembly session | Kolkata News

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3 min readKolkataJun 26, 2026 12:45 AM IST The new BJP government in West Bengal is planning to bring in a Bill on implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state during the ongoing Assembly session. During the Assembly elections in the state, the BJP had promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within six months of being voted to power as part of its manifesto. “It is likely that the UCC Bill will be introduced in the Assembly and it will be a law in this Assembly session itself. It will be a milestone. It is in tune with our party’s policy of one nation, one law,” said a senior BJP MLA. According to sources, a business advisory (BA) meeting was held late Thursday evening at the state Assembly, where tabling of the Bills, including UCC, was discussed. “The Bill may be placed on Monday,” said a source. The Uniform Civil Code is a proposed framework to replace religion-based personal laws with one common set of secular laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and …

Assam Assembly introduces UCC Bill, third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat

Assam Assembly introduces UCC Bill, third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat

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The Assam government on Monday introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly, nearly two weeks after the state Cabinet approved the draft legislation. If passed, Assam will become the third state in the country after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to enact a Uniform Civil Code law. The Bill, titled “The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026”, was tabled in the Assembly by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bill likely to be discussed on May 27 According to Assembly proceedings, the proposed legislation is expected to be taken up for discussion and possible passage on May 27. The Assam Cabinet had approved the draft Bill on May 13 during its first meeting after the formation of the new government. At the time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced that the legislation would be introduced during the ongoing Assembly session held between May 21 and May 26. The BJP-led government has described the proposed law as an effort to bring uniformity in certain civil matters …

UCC to ensure justice for every citizen: Assam CM Himanta

UCC to ensure justice for every citizen: Assam CM Himanta

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday (May 15, 2026) said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will ensure equal application of law for all citizens, with special emphasis on the rights of women and children. He asserted that tribal communities will be kept out of the purview of the UCC to protect their traditions and customs. “The Uniform Civil Code in Assam will ensure equal application of the rule of law for everyone and guarantee fair rights to all, especially women and children,” Mr. Sarma said in a post on X. The Uniform Civil Code in Assam will ensure equal application of rule of law for everyone in Assam and ensure fair rights to all, especially women and children. The Janjatiya Samaj of Assam will not be under the purview of #UCCAssam to protect their customs and traditions. pic.twitter.com/pZmI3D0Zp0 — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 15, 2026 “The Janjatiya Samaj of Assam will not be under the purview of #UCCAssam to protect their customs and traditions,” he added, referring to the tribal communities. …

UCC will erase tribal identity: West Bengal Forest Minister

UCC will erase tribal identity: West Bengal Forest Minister

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“We are reassuring the poor people that even though the Central Government has stopped funding, the State Government will provide money for housing,” West Bengal Forest Minister Birbaha Hansda said. File West Bengal Minister for Forests, Self Help Groups and Self Employment Birbaha Hansda, who is contesting the Assembly polls from Binpur, says the proposed Uniform Civil Code threatens tribal traditions and autonomy. In an interview with The Hindu, she speaks about representation, job scarcity, forest-based livelihoods, and why she believes small-scale industries and local knowledge must drive employment. Edited excerpts: Published – April 15, 2026 10:18 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Chhattisgarh to appoint ex-SC judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to head UCC panel| India News

Chhattisgarh to appoint ex-SC judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to head UCC panel| India News

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The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Wednesday decided to constitute a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to prepare a report for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the state government said in a statement. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has been authorised to induct the members of the UCC committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai (@vishnudsai/X) Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who chaired the cabinet meeting that decided to appoint the committee, has been authorised to nominate the panel members, it said. The government said issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, maintenance and family disputes in the state were currently governed by different personal laws based on religion. The existence of multiple personal laws leads to inequality in legal processes and makes the justice system more complex, it said, noting that Article 44 of the Constitution of India also advocated working towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens. The committee will seek suggestions from citizens, organisations and experts, and may also invite feedback …

Uniform Civil Code becomes latest flashpoint between TMC, BJP in Bengal ahead of polls| India News

Uniform Civil Code becomes latest flashpoint between TMC, BJP in Bengal ahead of polls| India News

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We will revoke the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) “when they won’t be in majority tomorrow”, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday in a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), nearly an hour after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to implement the code in the state to “stop appeasement politics”. The remarks came hours after the PM said that the BJP will implement UCC in West Bengal to “stop appeasement politics”. (PTI) She further accused the BJP of filing false affidavits in an attempt to invalidate her nomination from Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata for the April 29 assembly elections. “They come during elections – Modi bhai and Amit bhai. After elections you won’t see them. They stopped central funds under various schemes. Trust a cobra, but never the BJP. They want to bring in Uniform Civil Code and want to do away with other religions and traditions…,” Banerjee said, while addressing an election rally in Jhargram. The remarks came hours after the PM said that the BJP will implement UCC in West …

BJP’s manifesto pledges UCC in Bengal, plugging infiltration, ₹3,000 aid to women, youth| India News

BJP’s manifesto pledges UCC in Bengal, plugging infiltration, ₹3,000 aid to women, youth| India News

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Kolkata, Apr 10 (PTI) The BJP on Friday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, which promised to plug infiltration, implement a Uniform Civil Code and proposed expansive welfare packages for women, youth, farmers and state government employees if the party wins the electoral battle. Amit Shah at the launch event of the BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, in Kolkata on Friday. The state votes on April 23 and 29, with results on May 4. (Debajyoti Chakraborty/ANI Photo) Releasing the manifesto — ‘Sankalp Patra’ — here, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described it as a roadmap for “Sonar Bangla” and launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee government, alleging the last 15 years of the TMC’s rule had been a “nightmare” for the people of the state. “Bengal, weary of the TMC, now wants change,” he said, seeking to turn the election into a referendum on corruption, political violence, infiltration and unemployment. The manifesto’s sharpest political edge came in Shah’s declaration that a BJP government would adopt a …

Madhya Pradesh starts process to implement UCC by end of this year| India News

Madhya Pradesh starts process to implement UCC by end of this year| India News

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Madhya Pradesh has started the process to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by the year-end on the lines of two other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states, Uttarakhand and Gujarat, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Chief minister Mohan Yadav directed state home department to initiate the process. (X) The people said chief minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday directed state home department officials to initiate the process to pass the UCC law by the end of 2026. He urged ministers to provide suggestions on the matter as he presided over a Cabinet meeting. In August 2024, Yadav suggested his government was in no hurry to implement UCC, as every state had different circumstances. An official said Yadav on Tuesday emphasised that the BJP’s central leadership wanted Madhya Pradesh to move forward with UCC. “The home department will prepare a draft, while ministers have been asked to study challenges faced during [UCC] implementation in Uttarakhand and Gujarat,” said the officer. The department is expected to constitute a committee to draft a UCC bill. Retired …