UCC will be Implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27: CM Dhami

The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, making it the first state to implement such a law that will bring uniformity in society while ensuring equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. In a statement, he said all preparations to implement UCC, including getting approval of the rules for the implementation of the Act and training of officials concerned, have been completed. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Act was notified on March 12, 2024, after presidential assent.
Chief Minister Dhami emphasised the importance of the UCC, stating that it aims to eradicate social evils like child marriage, polygamy, and discriminatory divorce practices while safeguarding the rights of women and children. CM Dhami said that UCC will not interfere with the culture, beliefs, or customs of any religion but will create a unified legal framework for all citizens. He said that the new law will help curtail social evils like child marriage, polygamy, and gender discrimination while protecting the rights of children and women. It also ensures that both legitimate and illegitimate children are treated equally under inheritance laws.
The UCC portal will launch at 12:30 pm on January 27 at the Secretariat.Uttarakhand will be the first state in independent India to implement the UCC. The implementation of the UCC was a major commitment of the BJP in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls, which saw the party storm to power for a second consecutive term.