CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on New Year’s Day that the state government is poised to receive the draft of the proposed uniform civil laws. CM Dhami expressed optimism about the forthcoming year, highlighting the auspiciousness of 2024, particularly with the opening of the grand temple at Ayodhya on January 22.
“I wish that 2024 would be auspicious for everyone. Lord Ram was born in Treta Yuga, and in this era, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he is returning to his birthplace, Ayodhya. This is why the new year holds even more significance for all of us,” remarked CM Dhami.
Addressing the eagerly awaited implementation of the UCC, the Chief Minister assured that once the government receives the draft, swift action will be taken to move the process forward. He previously stated that the proposed uniform laws, designed to apply uniformly to all citizens irrespective of their religion, gender, and sexual orientation, would soon be tabled in the Assembly.
“Preparations are underway to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Devbhoomi. It will be presented in the Assembly soon,” CM Dhami reaffirmed.
The Uttarakhand Cabinet, on December 22, approved the recommendations put forth by a five-member panel tasked with preparing the draft of the UCC in the state. Chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, the committee includes retired Delhi High Court judge Pramod Kohli, social activist Manu Gaur, ex-chief secretary and IAS officer Shatrughan Singh, and Doon University Vice-Chancellor Surekha Dangwal.
While the committee’s detailed report is pending submission to the government, the approval by the Cabinet marks a significant step towards the realization of the UCC in Uttarakhand. The BJP had included the enforcement of uniform civil laws in the state as part of its promises during the 2022 Assembly elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously emphasized the importance of a Uniform Civil Code, stating that the country cannot operate on two laws and that the UCC aligns with the foundational principles and ideals of the Constitution.
As the state gears up for this transformative legal reform, discussions are expected to intensify in the Assembly, reflecting the broader national discourse on the Uniform Civil Code.
