Page 10 - Latest Updates on Uniform Civil Code
All parties should make collective effort to implement UCC, says Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said all parties should make a collective effort to implement a uniform civil code which will be good for the nation and humanity
 "All parties should make collective effort to implement UCC, says Gadkari")
BJP MP gives Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Uniform Civil code
On the third day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav gave Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the implementation of the Uniform Civil code in the country
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MP govt to form committee for implementation of Uniform Civil Code
"Time has come for the implementation of the Common (Uniform) Civil Code in India," Chouhan said
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MP govt to form new committee for implementation of Uniform Civil Code
The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh announced on Thursday that a committee will be formed for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state
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Watching developments in other states on UCC, will decide later: K'taka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said he is gathering information regarding developments in various states and what the Constitution says vis-a-vis the "Uniform Civil Code" (UCC)
 "Watching developments in other states on UCC, will decide later: K'taka CM")
Gujarat Assembly elections: BJP promises 2 mn jobs, implementation of UCC
The party will also develop two corridors, from Porbandar to Dahod and Valsad to Palanpur, two sea food parks - one each in Saurashtra and South Gujarat, as per the manidesto
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BJP committed to bring UCC once democratic debates are concluded: Amit Shah
"Except the BJP, no other party is in favour of the Uniform Civil Code. In a democracy, healthy debate is a necessity. There is a need for open and healthy debate on the issue," he said
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Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across country one day: Minister
Minister of State for Law and Justice SP Singh Baghel on Tuesday said Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented throughout the country one day
 "Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across country one day: Minister")
People won't be misled, state has no power to make such laws: Cong on UCC
The Gujarat Congress on Saturday said people would not be misled by the BJP government's decision to form a committee for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.
 "People won't be misled, state has no power to make such laws: Cong on UCC")
Ahead of polls, Gujarat govt decides to form committee to implement UCC
Ahead of the Assembly polls in Gujarat to be held by the year-end, the Bharatiya Janata Party govt in the state on Saturday decided to set up a committee to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
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No direction can be issued to Parliament to frame UCC: Centre tells SC
The Law Ministry has told the Supreme Court that the court cannot direct Parliament to frame or enact any law, as it sought dismissal of PILs seeking a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country
 "No direction can be issued to Parliament to frame UCC: Centre tells SC")
UCC shouldn't be seen as decree to suppress religious practices: Singhvi
Singhvi also said it is not so easy to achieve a consensus on UCC. "Somebody should tell us how they will do it so easily... It is not so easy to do it," he said.
 "UCC shouldn't be seen as decree to suppress religious practices: Singhvi")
Karnataka HC on hijab row and the bigger debate of Uniform Civil Code
While activists, lawyers and academics across the nation have expressed solidarity with the Muslim girl students of Karnataka, those in favour of the hijab ban have re-ignited the issue of UCC
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No decision on UCC for now, some writ petitions are pending in SC: Rijiju
Law Minister says matter on setting up regional branches of Supreme Court is currently sub-judice
 "No decision on UCC for now, some writ petitions are pending in SC: Rijiju")
All states should enact Uniform Civil Code like Uttarakhand will: Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said all states should enact a Uniform Civil Code like Uttarakhand is going to
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Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind opposes UCC, passes resolution on Gyanvapi issue
We have to defeat the merchants of hate with wisdom, courage and a long-term strategy: Maulana Mahmood Madani
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Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister
Minister for Social Welfare Kota Shrinivas Poojari said on Wednesday that the controversial Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country one or the other day.
 "Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister")
Assam CM calls for implementation of Uniform Civil Code to stop polygamy
Stressing on the need to implement the UCC, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the law should be implemented in the greater interest of Muslim women otherwise polygamy would continue.
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Focus needed on economy, not on bringing Uniform Civil Code: Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said BJP leaders talk about bringing a Uniform Civil Code, but the country does not require it as of now
 "Focus needed on economy, not on bringing Uniform Civil Code: Owaisi")
No need for uniform civil code in Bihar, says key aide of CM Nitish Kumar
There was "no need" for a uniform civil code in Bihar, JD(U) minister Ashok Choudhary said on Friday, notwithstanding passionate advocacy by ally BJP.
 "No need for uniform civil code in Bihar, says key aide of CM Nitish Kumar")