Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is confident that public pressure will convince opposition-ruled states to embrace the Uniform Civil Code. He pointed out that three BJP-governed states have already passed UCC legislation. Meghwal asserted the Constitution backs this initiative, addressing concerns about its impact on tribal communities and stressing that civil laws should apply equally to everyone.

NEW DELHI: The Assam assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026. The Bill had been introduced in the House on Monday by the BJP-led state government,…

The introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assam Assembly drew praise from NDA leaders, while opposition parties voiced strong concerns.

Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is confident that public pressure will convince opposition-ruled states to embrace the Uniform Civil Code. He pointed out that three BJP-governed…