# UCC rumours spark nikah rush in Bhopal as Muslim families fear cousin marriage ban 2026-08-14T17:08:46+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rumours and incomplete information about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) have triggered a surge in nikah applications in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Daily applications have jumped from around 30-40 to over 200, and in some accounts to nearly 300, Indiatvnews.com reports. The rush stems from a widespread rumour that cousin marriages would be banned once the UCC is enforced. Families with already-fixed marriages are approaching Qazi offices to complete the process early, fearing legal changes. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com Tags: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Muslim community, Uniform Civil Code Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ucc-rumours-spark-nikah-rush-in-bhopal-as-muslim-families-fear-cousin-marriage-ban/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ucc-rumours-spark-nikah-rush-in-bhopal-as-muslim-families-fear-cousin-marriage-ban/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.