Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement UCC, to roll out legislation today
PTC News Desk: Uttarakhand is all set to implement Uniform Civil Code today while becoming the first state to do so. The official legislation will be rolled out at 12:30 pm ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Uttarakhand. The UCC portal will be unveiled at the state secretariat.
The code will be implemented throughout the state and will be applicable to the state's residents living outside.
On Sunday, Dhami stated that the UCC would establish the foundations of a harmonious society, free from discrimination based on religion, gender, caste, or community.
"We are fulfilling our commitments. The abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was an instance of it. The Indian republic stands firmly today under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.
Dhami said the state government had completed its "homework" and preparations were done for the implementation of UCC across the state from January 2025.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we made a commitment to the people of the state about bringing the UCC in the run-up to the 2022 assembly elections. We took it up on priority after forming the government. The UCC was drafted and an Act on it was brought. We are now going to fulfil that commitment fully and formally on Monday," he said.
- PTC NEWS
