Uttarakhand is going to be the first state in India to actually implement the much-talked-about Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and it has been announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The move will ensure that every citizen in the state gets equal rights, providing a model for other regions.
Important Announcement By CM Dhami
CM Dhami on New Year’s Day shared his vision for the UCC by posting on the social media platform X, expressing his confidence that the law would be positive for the people. He said the UCC would not only bring equality among citizens but also preserve the cultural and traditional values of Uttarakhand, famously known as Devbhoomi.
He said, “With the blessings of God-like people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, we are going to bring Uniform Civil Code in the state to accord equal rights to the people, this law not only promote equality but will be helpful in keeping the original form of Devbhoomi intact.”
देवभूमि उत्तराखण्ड की देवतुल्य जनता के आशीर्वाद से हम प्रदेश में नागरिकों को समान अधिकार देने के लिए यूनिफ़ॉर्म सिविल कोड लागू करने जा रहे हैं, यह क़ानून न केवल समानता को बढ़ावा देगा बल्कि देवभूमि के मूल स्वरूप को बनाए रखने में भी सहायक सिद्ध होगा। pic.twitter.com/x9Hj8zBaR2
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) January 1, 2025
The implementation of the UCC in Uttarakhand gained momentum after the draft committee for the law gave its final approval on October 7. This marked a very important milestone in the process, clearing the way for the legislation to become effective. The Uniform Civil Code is going to make a standard personal law for all citizens without any discrimination based on religion, allowing the state to conduct all of them equally under one law.
Historic Year Ahead For Uttarakhand
Along with the UCC announcement, CM Dhami extended his New Year’s greetings, stating that 2025 will be a landmark year for Uttarakhand. He pointed out that the state would celebrate its 25th year since its formation in 2000 and that the coming year would be marked by major achievements and progress. He appealed to the people of Uttarakhand to take pride in the growth of their state and said that “this year will be for new achievements, and our resolution will be fulfilled. We will achieve many accomplishments in the silver jubilee year of the state.”
CM Dhami also discussed about the vision for the future of the state of Uttarakhand, stating that its youthful spirit is going to find a position at its forefront of success. “Uttarakhand has entered its 25th year and has become completely young today. The youth will get new momentum with full enthusiasm and zeal,” he added. The chief minister said that all government departments would have to make a collective effort for the state’s progress in every field, reiterating again that this year would be a “historic year” filled with new milestones.
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