The JD(U), LJP(RV) and several other NDA partners have expressed their positions regarding the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Some parties support the bill, while others express reservations.
The Janata Dal (United), led by Nitish Kumar, has stated it supports the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code at the national level but will not allow it to be implemented in Bihar. According to JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak, quoted by ANI, 'When this bill came to Parliament, our leader had clearly said that he supports the bill, but will not allow it to be implemented in his state.' The JD(U) is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Another NDA partner, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), led by Chirag Paswan, has said that the party will state its position after the draft is made public for discussion. Paswan wrote on a social media post, 'The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), is committed to both equality and diversity. Let the draft be made public, let there be an assessment of the interests of all stakeholders, let there be extensive discussions, then, after review, the party will state its position.'
Several other NDA partners, including the Telugu Desam Party, the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), have expressed support for the move. Before the TDP joined the NDA following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had said the party would ‘stand with the Muslim community’ when it came to a Uniform Civil Code.
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.
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