Bengal Government Prepares Uniform Civil Code Bill

6 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 25 JUN 2026 — 2 JUL 2026

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Latest · 2 Jul 2026

The West Bengal Cabinet established a committee to review the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with recommendations due before the Assembly in August.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the BJP government's plan to introduce a Bill on implementing the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal during the ongoing Assembly session, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific move. It excludes other actions by the BJP government in West Bengal or any other region, unless they are direct developments or consequences of this particular UCC Bill introduction.

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25Jun

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

In Bengal, BJP government to bring UCC Bill this Assembly session | Kolkata News

NDTV

The Bengal government is prepared to introduce a bill implementing the Uniform Civil Code, potentially sparking political debate.

26Jun

NDTV

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and a new law against "land jihad," "love jihad," and forced religious conversion.

The Hindu

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code through a committee headed by a judge, following a model used in other states.

29Jun

NDTV

The BJP government in West Bengal plans to discuss a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill with the cabinet on July 2nd.

2Jul

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The West Bengal Cabinet established a committee to review the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with recommendations due before the Assembly in August.

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