Guwahati, May 30: Assam’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, Dilip Saikia, stated on Saturday that the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a significant step towards delivering justice for women.
Saikia emphasized in an interview with a news agency that the NDA, led by the BJP, had promised to implement the UCC if the party returned to power in the state. He noted that all parties were given the opportunity to express their views, and after thorough discussion and deliberation, the UCC was passed in the Assam Assembly.
He explained that the UCC signifies “one nation, one law, and one identity for all religions and communities.” Saikia reassured that the diverse culture and traditions of the country would be preserved.
Citing the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Syama Prasad Mukherjee, he stated, “A country cannot have two constitutions, two prime ministers, and two flags,” highlighting the need for a uniform personal law across the nation.
He asserted that the passage of this bill is crucial for the country, indicating that the UCC would be a major advancement in ensuring justice for women. The bill aims to provide all citizens with justice under a single legal framework.
The proposed law seeks to establish a uniform civil structure concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession, and live-in relationships, regardless of religion. It also aims to prohibit polygamy and make the registration of live-in relationships mandatory. However, opposition parties and various organizations have expressed concerns regarding certain provisions and exemptions in the law.
Welcoming the passage of the UCC Bill, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that it would usher in a new era of social justice, equality, and good governance in the state.
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