Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Opposition of spreading false narratives regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and referenced the Constitution’s directives advocating for such legislation.
In an exclusive interview on India Today TV, PM Modi addressed concerns about the UCC potentially leading to totalitarianism. He dismissed these fears, urging critics to educate themselves on the matter. He highlighted Goa as an example, stating, “Goa has UCC. Tell me, do the people of Goa wear the same type of clothes? Do the people of Goa eat the same type of food? What a joke this is. The Uniform Civil Code has nothing to do with these things.”
The Prime Minister emphasized that the Supreme Court has repeatedly called for the implementation of a UCC and noted that the Constitution’s Article 44 mandates the State to work towards establishing a uniform civil code for all citizens.
Modi reiterated that the push for UCC is not a political agenda but a constitutional directive, emphasizing, “It is written in the Constitution that India should move in that direction.”
The BJP’s manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections includes a promise to implement a Uniform Civil Code nationwide. The UCC aims to establish a standardized legal framework for marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance laws, applicable to all citizens regardless of religion.
