Uniform Civil Code Live: Historic Moment Is Near For Devbhoomi, Says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

The Uniform Civil Code Bill has been tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly today. Follow this space for all the Live Updates.

Background

The Uniform Civil Code Bill has been tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly today after getting clearance from the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led cabinet. The four-day special session of the assembly was called for the passage of the legislation which aims at bringing uniformity in civil laws across all sections and religions.The government members enthusiastically greeted the presentation of the bill with chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai.Vande Mataram, and Jai Shri Ram. Initially scheduled for debate and passage on the same day, Speaker Ritu Khanduri revised the agenda in response to opposition requests for additional time to review and discuss the bill.Ahead of the tabling of the bill, Dhami tweeted, "Today is a special day for Devbhoomi Uttarakhand in the direction of giving meaning to Article 44 of the Constitution of India as per the expectations of the country's Constitution makers. The Constitution of the country inspires us for equality and harmony and the commitment to implement the Uniform Civil Code law will act as a bridge to realize this inspiration.Uttarakhand will become the first state in the counrt to adopt UCC since Indepence is the once the bill is passed in the assembly. However, UCC is operational in Goa since the Portuguese rule.Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand was one of the most prominent poll promised by CM Dhami ahead of the 2022 assembly polls. He constituted a panel headed by retired Supreme Court Ranjana Prakash Desai to prepare a draft for UCC. The which final draft ran into 740 pages across four volumes was submitted to Chief Minister Dhami recentlyiThe security around the Assembly premises has been significantly heightened for the special session extending till February 8.Meanwhile, Congress locked horns with the government for waiving the question hour and staged a walked out of a meeting to protest against the decision. 

06/02/2024 20:30:35

'Historic Moment Is Near For Devbhoomi': CM Dhami As He Tables UCC Bill In State Assembly

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "With the guidance and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today we are going to fulfill the 'resolution' that we had expressed to the people of the state in the 2022 assembly elections to bring Uniform Civil Code law in the state. Our government, taking all sections of the society along with full responsibility, has presented the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly. That historic moment is near for Devbhoomi when Uttarakhand will become a strong pillar of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "One India, Best India".

06/02/2024 18:52:55

'MP Govt Will Study Uttarakhand's Draft And Decide': MP Cabinet Minister On UCC

“Uttarakhand government has taken a step toward UCC (by tabling the Bill in Assembly). In future, Madhya Pradesh government will study their (Uttarakhand’s) draft and will decide towards implementing UCC in the state,” says MP cabinet minister Inder Singh Parmar on UCC.

06/02/2024 18:49:46

'Impossible To Introduce UCC In Such Diversity': AIUDF MLA

“If you think about property distribution, how can it be unified? In Meghalaya, women share property while the men don't get anything. On the other hand, in Nagaland, men inherit property while women do not. It is impossible to introduce UCC (Uniform Civil Code) in such diversity, so that is why BJP is trying to bring it state-wise,” says AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam on tabling of UCC Bill in the Uttarakhand Assembly earlier today.

06/02/2024 17:31:13

Discussion On UCC Bill To Continue Tomorrow In Uttarakhand Assembly

After Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand-2024 Bill today, discussion on the Bill is ongoing in the state assembly. Government sources said that discussion on this important bill will continue in the Assembly tomorrow also, reports ANI.

06/02/2024 17:29:36

Uttarakhand Govt Did Exactly What Has Been BJP’s Vision For Years: BJP MLA On UCC

BJP MLA Gopal Sharma said, “There will be a uniform civil code in the country, everyone will be filled with feelings of nationalism, there will be a common way of thinking, this is our dream, this is our imagination. The Uttarakhand government (by tabling UCC in Assembly) has done exactly what has been BJP’s vision for years."

06/02/2024 16:33:09

'One Law For Everyone': UP Deputy CM Hails UCC Bill

On UCC in Uttarakhand and AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's statement regarding it, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya says, "I congratulate the Uttarakhand government and CM for bringing the UCC. BJP promised to abrogate Article 370, it was done. BJP promised to make a temple for Ram Lalla, and it was done. BJP has promised the UCC, I am sure all issues connected with the ideology of the BJP will go further... There will be one law for everyone... There are 4 castes in this country, poor, farmers, youth and women. The political future of those who think otherwise, is in danger..."

06/02/2024 15:52:21

UCC: Live-In Relationships In Uttarakhand To Be Registered

Once the Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, 2024 becomes law, live-in partners in the state must register their relationship with district officials or potentially face imprisonment. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any child born from such a union will be deemed legitimate. Introduced in the House by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the legislation mandates that partners in a live-in arrangement, regardless of their residency status in Uttarakhand, must furnish a formal declaration of their relationship to the Registrar within the jurisdiction where they reside, adhering to a specified format.

06/02/2024 12:16:38

Will Only Follow Quran Sharif: SP MP As UCC Tabled In Uttarakhand

SP MP ST Hasan has said, "No matter how many laws you bring, we will follow only what is in the Quran Sharif. We know why you are bringing this law. Why is there a need to bring these laws before elections due to vote politics? This is being brought only to fight Hindu-Muslim. We will not believe it, we will only believe the Quran."

06/02/2024 11:29:38

Vande Mataram And Jai Shree Ram Chants Raised As UCC Bill Tabled: WATCH

"Vande Mataram and Jai Shri Ram" slogans raised by MLAs inside State Assembly after CM Dhami tabled the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill in State Assembly, in Dehradun.

 

06/02/2024 11:25:12

CM Dhami Tables Landmark UCC Bill In Uttarakhand Assembly

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tables the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill in State Assembly, in Dehradun.

06/02/2024 11:20:49

Ban On Polygamy, Curbs On Live-In Relationships: Key Features In Uttarakhand UCC

The UCC bill is likely to have detailed rules for regulating live-in relationships, marriages and divorces. It aims to bring uniform rights for both men and women to file for divorce. The code has fixed the age for boys at 21 years and girls at 18  years for marriage. It will be mandatory to register marriages as well as divorces.

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06/02/2024 11:13:54

UCC Live: Security Enhanced Outside Uttarakhand Assembly

Security has been enhanced outside the Uttarakhand Assembly in Dehradun. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will present the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill in the State Assembly shortly.

06/02/2024 11:04:45

'Moment Of Pride': CM Dhami As UCC Shortly To Be Tabled In Uttarakhand Assembly

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed the UCC bill ahead of its tabling in the state assembly. He tweeted, "With the aim of giving equal rights to the citizens of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, a Uniform Civil Code bill will be introduced in the Assembly today. It is a moment of pride for all the people of the state that we will be known as the first state in the country to move towards implementing UCC". On Sunday, the Uttarakhand Cabinet gave its clearance to the final draft of the UCC which aims at setting uniform civil laws for all communities in the state.