Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Madhya Pradesh government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the upcoming monsoon session of the state Legislative Assembly. The UCC has already been implemented in states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam.
Expressing strong con¿dence in its passage, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the Bill is expected to be cleared during the same session with the blessings of Baba Mahakal.
Speaking to media persons recently, Yadav said that the Government is entering the Assembly session with several signi¿cant and contemporary issues on its agenda.
Earlier, he had described the UCC as a crucial step aligned with the national vision of “One Nation, One Law”, adding that Madhya Pradesh is rapidly advancing in this direction.
“There is nothing wrong with implementing a uniform law across the country. It is an eႇort to foster equality in society,” he had earlier remarked, emphasising the Government’s seriousness about the reform.
To ensure that the law reÀects broad societal consensus, the state Government has constituted a highlevel committee headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai. The committee is currently visiting various parts of the state to gather views from diႇerent sections of society.
Yadav highlighted that the UCC initiative aims to promote social equality by replacing religion-based personal laws with a common civil code governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
The move is seen as a significant step towards modernising the legal framework and ensuring equal rights for all citizens, irrespective of their faith.
The ¿ve-day monsoon session, which will begin on July 20, is expected to witness robust discussions on the Bill, alongside other key developmental and governance issues.
