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TDP, Shiv Sena Back Amit Shah’s UCC Proposal in NDA States
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Telugu Desam Party and Shiv Sena have publicly endorsed Prime Minister Amit Shah’s proposal to implement a Uniform Civil Code across states governed by the National Democratic Alliance.
Prime Minister Amit Shah has recently floated a plan to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all states under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The proposal aims to replace personal laws based on religion with a single set of laws for all citizens.
In a significant political endorsement, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Shiv Sena have publicly backed Shah’s UCC initiative. Both parties, long allies of the BJP, stated that a uniform code would promote national integration and simplify legal processes.
The support comes at a time when the UCC debate has intensified, with opposition parties and civil society groups voicing concerns about religious freedom and minority rights. The TDP and Shiv Sena’s backing could strengthen the BJP’s position in the upcoming state elections.
Observers note that the endorsement may influence other NDA‑ruled states to consider similar reforms, potentially reshaping India’s legal landscape in the coming years.
In a significant political endorsement, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Shiv Sena have publicly backed Shah’s UCC initiative. Both parties, long allies of the BJP, stated that a uniform code would promote national integration and simplify legal processes.
The support comes at a time when the UCC debate has intensified, with opposition parties and civil society groups voicing concerns about religious freedom and minority rights. The TDP and Shiv Sena’s backing could strengthen the BJP’s position in the upcoming state elections.
Observers note that the endorsement may influence other NDA‑ruled states to consider similar reforms, potentially reshaping India’s legal landscape in the coming years.