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JD(U) rejects Shah’s 2029 deadline, says ‘No UCC in Bihar’
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Janata Dal (United) party responded to Shah’s claim that a Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in Bihar by 2029, asserting that there will be no such code.
The Janata Dal (United) issued a sharp response after Shah announced a 2029 deadline for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Bihar. The party’s statement emphasized that the claim was unfounded and that there is no plan to introduce a UCC in the state.
Shah’s remarks, which suggested a timeline for a nationwide civil law reform to be applied in Bihar by 2029, sparked immediate criticism from JD(U) leaders. They argued that the proposal conflicts with the state’s existing personal laws and that any such move would require broader consensus.
JD(U) reiterated its commitment to preserving the current legal framework and warned that imposing a UCC without adequate dialogue could lead to social discord. The party called for a measured discussion on the issue rather than a rushed deadline.
Shah’s remarks, which suggested a timeline for a nationwide civil law reform to be applied in Bihar by 2029, sparked immediate criticism from JD(U) leaders. They argued that the proposal conflicts with the state’s existing personal laws and that any such move would require broader consensus.
JD(U) reiterated its commitment to preserving the current legal framework and warned that imposing a UCC without adequate dialogue could lead to social discord. The party called for a measured discussion on the issue rather than a rushed deadline.