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Madhya Pradesh to implement Uniform Civil Code soon, says CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Thursday that the state will soon implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), joining other major states that have already enacted the law. Speaking at…
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Thursday that the state will soon implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), joining other major states that have already enacted the law. Speaking at a Tiranga Yatra on boats at Bhoj Taal in Bhopal ahead of Independence Day, Yadav said the move would ensure equal laws for all citizens regardless of religion. 'Whether Hindu, Muslim, Parsi, or Christian, the same laws will apply equally to all,' he said, emphasising that there will be no discrimination on the basis of religion.
India Today reports that Yadav described the UCC as a reflection of the country's commitment to equality. The announcement came during the celebrations featuring patriotic songs and performances by young athletes. Officials said a floating tricolour was created in the middle of the lake for the first time. The chief minister also praised India's progress and urged citizens to move the country forward under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
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The UCC announcement will inevitably be cast either as a secular milestone or as a wedge to polarise communities. The truth is that India already has uniform criminal laws and many uniform civil provisions; the real test is how it handles personal laws on marriage, inheritance, and adoption. Which communities will be exempted, if any, and what transitional provisions exist for those who wish to keep customary practices? Those details, not slogans, will determine whether this is genuine reform or just politics.
Source: indiatoday.in
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