BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Polls: ‘Country waits…,’ says PM Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto on Sunday, April 14 for the Lok Sabha election 2024 at its headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among other promises, the party pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country after forming a government at the Centre.
Follow all Updates on BJP manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha Polls Here While releasing BJP's manifesto at the event, PM Modi said the party's 'Sankalp Patra' will empower the four strong pillars of developed India namely youth, women, poor and farmers. “The entire country waits for the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'.
There is a big reason behind it as in the last 10 years, the BJP has implemented every point of its manifesto as a guarantee on the ground, " the Prime Minister said. The UCC is described to be a common set of laws for citizens replacing religious personal laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption (irrespective of religion), sex, gender or caste and other civil issues.
Also Read: UCC, One Nation One Election & Ayushman Cover for 70+: BJP's ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Elections in 10 points The ruling party claimed that Article 44 of the Constitution lists Uniform Civil Code as one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. The BJP said in its manifesto said the party "reiterates its stand to draw a Uniform Civil Code, drawing upon the best traditions and harmonising them with the modern times." In Uttarakhand, the BJP government enacted the Uniform Civil Code earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, an ardent supporter of BJP vowed that he will implement UCC and ban polygamy in the state. If implemented, UCC will thus
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