Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that the BJP-led governments in all 21 of their ruled states will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2029. The UCC aims to standardize laws for marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption for all citizens.
During a speech about the Union government's achievements over the past 12 years, Home Minister Amit Shah announced that BJP-led governments in all 21 of their ruled states will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before the scheduled Lok Sabha elections in 2029. The next Lok Sabha elections are set to take place in 2029. Shah stated, 'We have introduced the Uniform Civil Code in several states and I am confident that in the 21 BJP-NDA ruled states, we will introduce the UCC before 2029.'
The Uniform Civil Code aims to introduce a common set of laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption for all citizens. Currently, such personal affairs of different religions are based on community-specific laws, largely derived from religious scripture.
Introducing a common personal law has for long been on the BJP’s agenda and several states ruled by the party have made progress towards implementing it. In January 2025, Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code after Independence when it brought the code into force. Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh have passed similar legislations but are awaiting presidential assent and notification, according to Hindustan Times.
The Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh governments have formed committees to draft Uniform Civil Codes. The Rajasthan Cabinet also approved a bill to introduce such legislation in August.
A common civil code has been in place in Goa since the Portuguese Civil Code was adopted in 1867.
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