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Activists set up Sikh Personal Law Board to deliberate on UCC

Amid raging debate on the Uniform Civil Code in the country, activists from the Sikh community have taken the lead to announce the formation of a Sikh Personal Law Board.
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NDA's northeast allies oppose Uniform Civil Code: 'It will curb rights'

NDA's allies in the northeast have opposed a Uniform Civil Code, saying it will curb freedoms and rights in a region with 200-odd culturally diverse tribes. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said, "UCC goes..
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Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code draft seeks to raise age for women's marriage

With raging debate across the country over Uniform Civil Code following PM Modi's recent mention of the matter in MP, a draft of Uttarakhand's own UCC with strong recommendations on "live-ins and..
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Keep mum on UCC row, Sharad Pawar tells party netas


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Don't comment on Uniform Civil Code, chief Sharad Pawar tells NCP netas


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PM Modi's statement on Uniform Civil Code has nothing to do with minorities' welfare: JD(U) leader K C Tyagi

PM Modi said on Tuesday that the country cannot run on two laws and that the Uniform Civil Code is part of the Constitution.
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Rs 20/month alimony to Shah Bano brought spotlight on UCC in 1985


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Nitish Kumar's JD(U) wants thorough consultation with all religious groups on Uniform Civil Code


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When India speaks on international platforms now, people listen: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India was earlier looked upon as "weak" and the "land of poor", while asserting that when the country speaks on international platforms now, people..
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Law Commission received 8.5 lakh views on Uniform Civil Code till yesterday, says Justice Rituraj Awasthi

The Law Commission has given 30 days to the respondents to present their views.
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AAP lends 'in-principle' support to Centre on Uniform Civil Code

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday supported the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country but only after a wide consensus is built through consultation with all..
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Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram


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BJP slams opposition for criticising PM Modi's take on Uniform Civil Code: All updates here

BJP slammed the opposition as they criticised PM Modi's stand on the Uniform Civil Code.
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PM Modi pitches for UCC, slams opposition’s vote-bank politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a strong pitch for enactment of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and said the country could not have different laws for different categories of citizens,..
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PM Modi advocates Uniform Civil Code, tears into Opposition unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday argued for the implementation of Uniform Civil Code in the country.
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Uddhav Thackeray takes a dig at PM Modi's US visit, says 'instead of resolving crisis...'

Addressing a state-level convention of his party, the first since the rebellion split Shiv Sena last year, he also dared the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government to implement the Uniform Civil..
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Law Commission should remember nations' interests are distinct from BJP's political ambitions: Congress on Uniform Civil Code

A day after the Law Commission sought comments from the general public, political parties and others on a Uniform Civil Code, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called it strange and asked why the subject..
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Law panel issues public notice for views on Uniform Civil Code


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Law Commission seeks views from public, religious bodies on Uniform Civil Code


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Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Free cylinders, Nandini milk to UCC; key promises in BJP's 16-point manifesto

The BJP has made several promises in a 16-point manifesto, highlighted by free cooking gas cylinders, provision of free Nandini brand milk and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Karnataka.
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Uniform Civil Code will deprive citizens of privileges of ‘personal laws’: AIMPLB


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SC dismisses PIL challenging committees set up by Gujarat and Uttarakhand for Uniform Civil Code


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BJP MP moves private bill on Uniform Civil Code, govt backs him

A private member bill seeking the enactment of a uniform civil code in India was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by BJP MP Kirori Lal Meena amid uproarious protests even as the government defended..
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BJP committed to bring Uniform Civil Code once democratic discussions are over: Home minister Amit Shah

Shah was questioned about if J&K was his greatest accomplishment during his time serving as the home minister and whether India's actions had made a signal to the rest of the globe. He retorted that..
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UCC to be implemented in Himachal if BJP comes back to power: Amit Shah

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Himachal Pradesh if the Jai Ram Thakur government comes back to power, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Addressing his second election rally of..
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Himachal Pradesh Elections | Uniform Civil Code, 8 lakh jobs, survey of Waqf properties: Highlights of BJP manifesto

Nadda stressed the sops offered by his party cannot be called freebies as there is a fine distinction between empowerment and allurement.
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Himachal Pradesh elections: BJP releases its manifesto, promises Uniform Civil Code in state if voted to power

BJP said that a committee of experts will be formed for the purpose and UCC will be implemented in the state on the basis of their report.
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Arvind Kejriwal questions BJP's move to implement Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat, here's what he said

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for the Gujarat Assembly polls this week.
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What is Uniform Civil Code? Gujarat government announces panel for UCC ahead of assembly polls

Uniform Civil Code simply means the same laws for all the people of the country irrespective of religion, caste, creed, ethnicity, and gender.
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BJP stand on UCC should be taken as that of nation: Rijiju

Law minister Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday said that the government subscribes to the BJP's demand for the promulgation of Uniform Civil Code. "Let me tell you uniform civil code is our..
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Assam CM wants UCC, says it will ensure honour for Muslim women

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly pitched for implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, saying no Muslim woman wants her husband to have three wives. He said if..
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'No Muslim woman wants her husband to bring home 3 other wives,' says Assam CM on Uniform Civil Code

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said if Muslim women are to be given justice, Uniform Civil Code has to be brought in.
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Hold discussions on Uniform Civil Code before final decision: Muslim body to PM


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Uniform Civil Code unconstitutional, against minorities, says AIMPLB


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AIMPLB opposes move by some states to implement Uniform Civil Code, calls it ‘unconstitutional & anti-minority’


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Uniform Civil Code a good step, open to implement it in Himachal: CM Jai Ram Thakur


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'Uniform Civil Code will be implemented soon', says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

In March, the Uttarakhand government announced that it will form a "high-powered" expert panel to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code for the state.
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Uttarakhand to become first state to implement Uniform Civil Code: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami keeps poll promise

A committee of experts will be formed at the earliest and Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across the state. State cabinet has given its consent
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Opposition leaders protest Pushkar Singh Dhami’s Uniform Civil Code plan

Pushkar Singh Dhami, who was sworn in as Uttarakhand chief minister for the second consecutive term on Wednesday, may have the backing of BJP leaders over his announcement to implement Uniform Civil..
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Will implement UCC soon after forming govt in Uttarakhand: Pushkar Singh Dhami

A day before his swearing-in as the 12th chief minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that his government would implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the hill state, as promised..
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Will fulfill all poll promises including Uniform Civil Code, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami


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CM Dhami promises Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand if BJP retains power

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains power after the Assembly elections, it will implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state...
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Uniform Civil Code need of the hour, should be discussed in Parliament: Giriraj Singh

Giriraj Singh said the Uniform Civil Code is the "need of the hour" and it should be discussed both in Parliament and in society.
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Government refrains to comment on SC notice regarding Uniform Civil Code

The government on Thursday refrained to comment on a Supreme Court notice issued to it on a petition which had sought directions to the respondents to take steps to remove anomalies on the grounds of..
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Uniform Civil Code not suitable for multi-religious country like India: AIMPLB


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