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Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in 21 NDA States by 2029

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:34 PM UTC · How we work

Left

UCC threatens Muslim rights

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in all 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Left coverage stresses that UCC could erode minority rights and be used to marginalise Muslim communities.
Uttarakhand introduced the UCC in January 2025; Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh await presidential assent.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi warned the UCC targets India’s 18 crore Muslims and threatens Articles 25, 26 and 29.

Right

UCC billed as inclusive

Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Mumbai Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in 21 NDA states before 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
The rollout was presented as proof of NDA’s performance-based governance, national-integration and zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, citing strikes and 7.8% GDP growth.
BJP spokesperson N V Subash said UCC will guarantee rights for citizens, minorities included.
Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said will examine UCC bill and meet Shah before deciding.

Center

Mixed NDA support

Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Mumbai Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in all 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
The centre highlighted that three states have already passed UCC legislation and that NDA allies show mixed support.
Uttarakhand enacted the UCC in February 2024 and began enforcing it in January 2025.
Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh have passed UCC bills awaiting presidential assent.

Blindspot

The 21st Law Commission’s 2018 consultation paper concluded that a Uniform Civil Code was neither necessary nor desirable and recommended reforming personal laws instead.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left- and Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

India’s 1985 Supreme Court judgment in Shah Bano applied Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code to grant alimony, leading Rajiv Gandhi’s government to pass the 1986 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, which capped maintenance at 500 rupees monthly. Amit Shah’s 2024-25 pledge to introduce a Uniform Civil Code in 21 NDA states revives the long-standing clash over Muslim personal law.

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UCC threatens Muslim rights

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in all 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Left coverage stresses that UCC could erode minority rights and be used to marginalise Muslim communities.
Uttarakhand introduced the UCC in January 2025; Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh await presidential assent.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi warned the UCC targets India’s 18 crore Muslims and threatens Articles 25, 26 and 29.

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