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Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in 21 States

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Home Minister Amit Shah announced the Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029.
The Janata Dal (United) will hold a one-day orientation programme for its lawmakers in Patna on September 18.
JD(U) leaders Nitish Kumar and Sanjay Kumar Jha said the party will first study the UCC bill.
Nalanda MP Kaushlendra Kumar asserted the Uniform Civil Code will not be implemented in Bihar.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, the Indian Supreme Court’s Shah Bano judgment sparked a nationwide debate over a uniform civil code and prompted legislative scrutiny. Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s government later introduced the 1986 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, affecting 1.2 million women. Today, Home Minister Amit Shah vows to implement a Uniform Civil Code in all 21 NDA-ruled states, echoing the 1985 reform drive. If enacted, the policy could reshape personal law across India, prompting opposition from Bihar MP Kaushlendra Kumar and reshaping JD(U)’s legislative agenda.

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Story summary

Home Minister Amit Shah announced the Uniform Civil Code will be introduced in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029.
The Janata Dal (United) will hold a one-day orientation programme for its lawmakers in Patna on September 18.
JD(U) leaders Nitish Kumar and Sanjay Kumar Jha said the party will first study the UCC bill.
Nalanda MP Kaushlendra Kumar asserted the Uniform Civil Code will not be implemented in Bihar.

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