West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday (October 4) announced to come up with stringent laws against “love jihad” and “land jihad” within six months. He also said that his government will introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. While marking the birth centenary of former VHP president Ashok Singhal, Adhikari addressed the gathering and said West Bengal would follow Uttarakhand and Gujarat to implement the UCC. “Give us six months, will also bring stringent laws against love and land jihad,” Suvendu Adhikari said. Additionally, to examine a draft UCC, the state government has already set up a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-koel-mallick-the-actor-named-bjp-s-rajya-sabha-pick-months-after-quitting-as-tmc-mp-1791114401761">Who is Koel Mallick? The actor named BJP's Rajya Sabha pick months after quitting as TMC MP</a><h3>Uniformity in civil laws</h3>The proposed bill aspires to weave a single, harmonised thread through the civil laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption across communities. Adhikari declared that his government would remain steadfastly within the Constitution's framework, yet would never countenance any attacks on Indian culture, traditions, temples and monasteries. “This government will not allow any anti-national activity here,” he said and urged people to remain united and vigilant against “divisive forces”. “You can rest assured that the government will function in accordance with the Constitution. But it will not allow any attack on Indian culture, Sanatani traditions, temples and monasteries, and our heritage that spiritual icons Vivekananda and Mahaprabhu Sri Chaitanya have propounded.” A government notification elaborated that the West Bengal UCC Bill endeavours to standardise civil laws across all communities on matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, fulfilling one of the BJP's central electoral pledges from the 2026 Assembly polls. Turning to the envisioned religious tourism circuit, Adhikari stated that the ambitious project would be completed in two years with Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for it. He closed with an earnest appeal, inviting the people's suggestions and cooperation in bringing this vision to life.

Adhikari also declared that his government would remain steadfastly within the Constitution's framework, yet would never countenance any attacks on Indian culture, traditions, temples and monasteries.

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday (October 4) announced to come up with stringent laws against “love jihad” and “land jihad” within six months. He also said that his government will introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. While marking the birth centenary of former VHP president Ashok Singhal, Adhikari addressed the gathering and said West Bengal would follow Uttarakhand and Gujarat to implement the UCC. “Give us six months, will also bring stringent laws against love and land jihad,” Suvendu Adhikari said. Additionally, to examine a draft UCC, the state government has already set up a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. Also read: Who is Koel Mallick? The actor named BJP's Rajya Sabha pick months after quitting as TMC MP Uniformity in civil laws The proposed bill aspires to weave a single, harmonised thread through the civil laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption across communities. Adhikari declared that his government would remain steadfastly within the Constitution's framework, yet would never countenance any attacks on Indian culture, traditions, temples and monasteries. “This government will not allow any anti-national activity here,” he said and urged people to remain united and vigilant against “divisive forces”. “You can rest assured that the government will function in accordance with the Constitution. But it will not allow any attack on Indian culture, Sanatani traditions, temples and monasteries, and our heritage that spiritual icons Vivekananda and Mahaprabhu Sri Chaitanya have propounded.” A government notification elaborated that the West Bengal UCC Bill endeavours to standardise civil laws across all communities on matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, fulfilling one of the BJP's central electoral pledges from the 2026 Assembly polls. Turning to the envisioned religious tourism circuit, Adhikari stated that the ambitious project would be completed in two years with Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for it. He closed with an earnest appeal, inviting the people's suggestions and cooperation in bringing this vision to life.

Adhikari also declared that his government would remain steadfastly within the Constitution's framework, yet would never countenance any attacks on Indian culture, traditions, temples and monasteries.

Suvendu Adhikari announces UCC plan, 'anti-Love Jihad' and 'anti-land jihad' law within 6 months

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (Sept 13) said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 states governed by the alliance before 2029.&nbsp;Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Shah said the UCC has already been introduced in several states and expressed confidence that the remaining NDA-ruled states would also adopt it before the 2029 deadline.&nbsp;“We introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in several states. I am confident that we will implement the UCC in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029,” Shah said.&nbsp;The UCC proposes a common set of personal laws for citizens irrespective of their religion. It covers areas such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, and is aimed at replacing religion-based personal laws with a uniform legal framework.<h3>Shah highlights zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism</h3>Shah also highlighted the government's security policy, saying India has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.&nbsp;He cited the surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor as examples of the government's response to terror threats. “Operations such as the surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor have established a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, while security has been prioritised across various sectors,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-takes-brics-chair-wars-trade-disruptions-and-local-currency-trade-in-focus-1789298580586">China takes BRICS chair: Wars, trade disruptions and local-currency trade in focus</a><h3>‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to run from September 17 to October 17</h3>Shah also announced a month-long “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”, which will be held across the country from September 17 to October 17. The campaign will cover every district, Lok Sabha and Assembly constituency and polling booth, with participation from the NDA alliance, voluntary organisations and citizens.&nbsp;The campaign will coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17. Shah said October 6 will mark 25 years since Modi began his continuous tenure in public office as Chief Minister and later Prime Minister.&nbsp;Shah also said India had moved from the political challenges he associated with the period before 2014 towards a “politics of performance”. He cited India's economic growth as part of this shift, saying the country had moved from the “Fragile Five” to the world's top five economies.&nbsp;He added that recent first-quarter data showed India recording a 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate, which he said was the highest among major economies.

Amit Shah said the NDA will implement UCC in all 21 ruled states before 2029 and announced the ‘Sankalp Se Samriddhi’ campaign from September 17 to October 17 to mark PM Modi’s birthday and 25 years of public service.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (Sept 13) said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 states governed by the alliance before 2029. Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Shah said the UCC has already been introduced in several states and expressed confidence that the remaining NDA-ruled states would also adopt it before the 2029 deadline. “We introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in several states. I am confident that we will implement the UCC in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029,” Shah said. The UCC proposes a common set of personal laws for citizens irrespective of their religion. It covers areas such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, and is aimed at replacing religion-based personal laws with a uniform legal framework. Shah highlights zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism Shah also highlighted the government's security policy, saying India has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. He cited the surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor as examples of the government's response to terror threats. “Operations such as the surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor have established a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, while security has been prioritised across various sectors,” he said. Also Read: China takes BRICS chair: Wars, trade disruptions and local-currency trade in focus ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to run from September 17 to October 17 Shah also announced a month-long “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”, which will be held across the country from September 17 to October 17. The campaign will cover every district, Lok Sabha and Assembly constituency and polling booth, with participation from the NDA alliance, voluntary organisations and citizens. The campaign will coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17. Shah said October 6 will mark 25 years since Modi began his continuous tenure in public office as Chief Minister and later Prime Minister. Shah also said India had moved from the political challenges he associated with the period before 2014 towards a “politics of performance”. He cited India's economic growth as part of this shift, saying the country had moved from the “Fragile Five” to the world's top five economies. He added that recent first-quarter data showed India recording a 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate, which he said was the highest among major economies.

Amit Shah said the NDA will implement UCC in all 21 ruled states before 2029 and announced the ‘Sankalp Se Samriddhi’ campaign from September 17 to October 17 to mark PM Modi’s birthday and 25 years of public service.

Amit Shah’s big UCC deadline: All 21 NDA-ruled states to implement law by 2029

On the occasion of the 46th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (April 6) highlighted ongoing efforts to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and One Nation One Election, reflecting the party's commitment to national integration and efficient governance.&nbsp;"Serious discussions are taking place in the country today on topics like Uniform Civil Code and One Nation One Election, reflecting our commitment to national integration and efficient governance. Our goal is to build a developed India, a self-reliant India, and we will continue to work selflessly to achieve this goal," Modi said.&nbsp;The Prime Minister was addressing party workers via video conferencing on the occasion, underlining a series of reforms and initiatives.&nbsp;"The end of hundreds of black laws from the British era, the construction of a new Parliament building for democracy, 10 per cent reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), a law to ban triple talaq, CAA, the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya... these are the results of the BJP's honest efforts. And our mission is still ongoing," he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-trying-to-influence-upcoming-assam-polls-cm-himanta-makes-explosive-claim-1775473929927">Pakistan trying to influence upcoming Assam polls? CM Himanta makes EXPLOSIVE claim</a>&nbsp;Furthermore, PM Modi asserted that the party has introduced a new principle in Indian politics: "The principle of Nation First." He contrasted the BJP's governance with past Congress regimes, citing the 1984 period when Congress won a record number of seats but, according to him, betrayed public trust.&nbsp;"We cannot forget that era of 1984 when Congress gained power, but the people of the country were watching how they were being let down. In such circumstances, the trust of the countrymen in the BJP kept growing, and we slowly started winning elections," PM Modi said.&nbsp;The Prime Minister's remarks come as the party continues to expand its political outreach across the country. Modi's mention of the Uniform Civil Code appears to align with the party's wider agenda and election campaigns.&nbsp;The Bharatiya Janata Party traces its origins to the Jana Sangh, which merged with the Janata Party after the Emergency in 1977, intending to defeat the Congress. Later, questions of dual membership arose between RSS members and the Jana Sangh, with a demand that Jana Sangh members either leave the Janata Party or relinquish their RSS membership. The issue led to the Jana Sangh members leaving the Janata Party and officially founding the BJP on April 6, 1980.

The Prime Minister's remarks come as the party continues to expand its political outreach across the country. Modi's mention of the Uniform Civil Code appears to align with the party's wider agenda and election campaigns.

On the occasion of the 46th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (April 6) highlighted ongoing efforts to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and One Nation One Election, reflecting the party's commitment to national integration and efficient governance. "Serious discussions are taking place in the country today on topics like Uniform Civil Code and One Nation One Election, reflecting our commitment to national integration and efficient governance. Our goal is to build a developed India, a self-reliant India, and we will continue to work selflessly to achieve this goal," Modi said. The Prime Minister was addressing party workers via video conferencing on the occasion, underlining a series of reforms and initiatives. "The end of hundreds of black laws from the British era, the construction of a new Parliament building for democracy, 10 per cent reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), a law to ban triple talaq, CAA, the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya... these are the results of the BJP's honest efforts. And our mission is still ongoing," he said. Also Read: Pakistan trying to influence upcoming Assam polls? CM Himanta makes EXPLOSIVE claim Furthermore, PM Modi asserted that the party has introduced a new principle in Indian politics: "The principle of Nation First." He contrasted the BJP's governance with past Congress regimes, citing the 1984 period when Congress won a record number of seats but, according to him, betrayed public trust. "We cannot forget that era of 1984 when Congress gained power, but the people of the country were watching how they were being let down. In such circumstances, the trust of the countrymen in the BJP kept growing, and we slowly started winning elections," PM Modi said. The Prime Minister's remarks come as the party continues to expand its political outreach across the country. Modi's mention of the Uniform Civil Code appears to align with the party's wider agenda and election campaigns. The Bharatiya Janata Party traces its origins to the Jana Sangh, which merged with the Janata Party after the Emergency in 1977, intending to defeat the Congress. Later, questions of dual membership arose between RSS members and the Jana Sangh, with a demand that Jana Sangh members either leave the Janata Party or relinquish their RSS membership. The issue led to the Jana Sangh members leaving the Janata Party and officially founding the BJP on April 6, 1980.

The Prime Minister's remarks come as the party continues to expand its political outreach across the country. Modi's mention of the Uniform Civil Code appears to align with the party's wider agenda and election campaigns.

PM Modi pitches UCC and One Nation One Election on BJP's 46th Anniversary Ahead of Assembly Elections

After a debate lasting over seven hours, the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with the ruling party, the BJP, marking it as a landmark reform to promote equality. However, the Congress party strongly opposed the bill, calling it an "anti-Muslim" and also violating fundamental rights. The bill, which passed with a majority voice vote, proposes a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. The opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not approve the bill in the assembly and demanded it be sent to the select committee, according to a report by the PTI. The bill was tabled by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, days after a state-appointed panel submitted its final report on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). After the passage of the bill, Gujarat became the second state of India after Uttarakhand to pass the UCC. Uttarakhand passed the UCC Bill in February 2024.<h3>What does the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill say</h3>The proposed legislation, titled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, is intended to apply across the entire state, including to residents of Gujarat living outside its geographical boundaries. However, the bill specifies that it will not cover members of Scheduled Tribes (ST) and certain communities whose customary practices are safeguarded by the Constitution. According to its “Objects and Reasons” section, the bill seeks to establish a uniform legal framework. It includes provisions for the registration of live-in relationships and their dissolution through a formal declaration. The draft law also outlaws bigamy, meaning an individual cannot marry again while their spouse is still alive, and clarifies that a marriage will be recognised as valid only if neither party has a living spouse at the time.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-illegal-politically-motivated-congress-asked-to-vacate-iconic-24-akbar-road-office-occupied-since-1978-by-march-28-1774419539835">'Illegal, politically motivated': Congress asked to vacate iconic 24 Akbar Road office occupied since 1978 by March 28</a>

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, which passed with a majority voice vote, proposes a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion.

After a debate lasting over seven hours, the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with the ruling party, the BJP, marking it as a landmark reform to promote equality. However, the Congress party strongly opposed the bill, calling it an "anti-Muslim" and also violating fundamental rights. The bill, which passed with a majority voice vote, proposes a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. The opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not approve the bill in the assembly and demanded it be sent to the select committee, according to a report by the PTI. The bill was tabled by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, days after a state-appointed panel submitted its final report on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). After the passage of the bill, Gujarat became the second state of India after Uttarakhand to pass the UCC. Uttarakhand passed the UCC Bill in February 2024. What does the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill say The proposed legislation, titled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, is intended to apply across the entire state, including to residents of Gujarat living outside its geographical boundaries. However, the bill specifies that it will not cover members of Scheduled Tribes (ST) and certain communities whose customary practices are safeguarded by the Constitution. According to its “Objects and Reasons” section, the bill seeks to establish a uniform legal framework. It includes provisions for the registration of live-in relationships and their dissolution through a formal declaration. The draft law also outlaws bigamy, meaning an individual cannot marry again while their spouse is still alive, and clarifies that a marriage will be recognised as valid only if neither party has a living spouse at the time. Also read: 'Illegal, politically motivated': Congress asked to vacate iconic 24 Akbar Road office occupied since 1978 by March 28

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, which passed with a majority voice vote, proposes a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion.

Gujarat passes UCC Bill after 7-hour debate, becomes second state after Uttarakhand

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