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Amit Shah Targets Uniform Civil Code in All NDA States by 2029
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:45 PM
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Prime Minister Amit Shah has outlined a plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code across all National Democratic Alliance states by 2029, marking a significant push for legal uniformity.
Prime Minister Amit Shah announced a target to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all states that are part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) by the year 2029. The statement was made during a policy briefing where Shah outlined the framework for a phased implementation across the alliance’s 18 states.
The UCC, which seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a single set of civil laws, has been a long‑standing debate in Indian politics. Shah’s proposal includes a roadmap that begins with drafting a model code, followed by consultations with state governments, and finally, a legislative push at the national level.
Opposition parties have expressed concerns that the move could undermine religious freedoms and cultural diversity. However, Shah emphasized that the UCC would promote equality and simplify the legal system for all citizens.
The government plans to set up a task force to monitor progress and will hold periodic reviews to ensure that the 2029 deadline remains realistic.
The UCC, which seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a single set of civil laws, has been a long‑standing debate in Indian politics. Shah’s proposal includes a roadmap that begins with drafting a model code, followed by consultations with state governments, and finally, a legislative push at the national level.
Opposition parties have expressed concerns that the move could undermine religious freedoms and cultural diversity. However, Shah emphasized that the UCC would promote equality and simplify the legal system for all citizens.
The government plans to set up a task force to monitor progress and will hold periodic reviews to ensure that the 2029 deadline remains realistic.