In Bengal, BJP government to bring UCC Bill this Assembly session | Kolkata News
The BJP government in West Bengal is planning to introduce a Bill on implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during the ongoing Assembly session. The UCC, rooted in Article 44 of the Constitution, seeks to replace religion-based personal laws with secular laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The move has drawn criticism from Uzma Alam, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, who argues it infringes on minority rights. The BJP has already implemented UCC in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam, promising strict laws against "love jihad" and "land jihad" to protect the state's social and territorial integrity.
26 JUN 2026
— 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.
29 JUN 2026
— NDTV
The BJP government in West Bengal plans to discuss a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill with the cabinet on July 2nd.
2 JUL 2026
— 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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