Batting for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the necessity of a unified legal system in India. He argued that the country cannot function with “two laws” when the Constitution of India explicitly promotes equality for all. PM Modi questioned the feasibility of having different rules for members within the same family and expressed concerns about the functioning of a nation built on such disparate foundations. Speaking at the BJP’s “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” campaign in Bhopal, PM Modi stressed that the Constitution guarantees equal rights to all individuals and that it is vital to uphold this principle through the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code. He also acknowledged the instigation prevalent regarding the Uniform Civil Code, signaling the controversy surrounding the issue. The Uniform Civil Code remains a topic of debate and discussion as India aims to establish a harmonious legal framework that facilitates uniformity and equality for its citizens. To learn more about PM Modi’s stance on the Uniform Civil Code, click on the link above.
