The Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill (UCC) was tabled at the state s legislative assembly on Tuesday, fulfilling a key BJP manifesto promise from the 2022 elections.
Amidst uproar in the Uttarakhand Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill during a special session. If passed, Uttarakhand will be the first post-independence state to enforce the UCC. The UCC aims to establish uniform laws for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and succession, transcending religious boundaries, but remains a contentious issue due to concerns over cultural diversity, minority rights, and political motives.
Uttarakhand UCC bill LIVE: The Uniform Civil Code pertains to a comprehensive set of laws intended to replace customary laws across various faiths and tribes.
Opposition parties criticize the Uttarakhand government for ignoring the rules of conduct while tabling the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the state assembly.