Uttarakhand UCC Scores Political Points For BJP For Sure. Equality Claim Is Debatable

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the media after the state Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill during a special session, in Dehradun, on February 7, 2024. ( Image Source :PTI )

In the verdant valleys of Uttarakhand, a political storm brews with the passing of the controversial Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The BJP's endorsement of this code is not merely a legislative move; it is a masterstroke in the chess game of Indian politics. While the UCC ostensibly aims to standardise personal laws and herald an era of equality, its rollout in the state has sparked a debate that transcends legal frameworks, touching the very heart of India's pluralistic ethos. The BJP's push for