Mumbai, July 11: The political debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Maharashtra has intensified. Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde announced that the state government has formed a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to study the legal aspects of the UCC. He asserted that the government will take further action following the report’s submission. During his remarks, he also targeted Congress, the Uddhav Thackeray faction, and other opposition leaders.
Krishna Hegde stated that a team led by a retired Supreme Court judge will examine the legal dimensions of the UCC and submit its report within six months. The government will also evaluate suggestions, reforms, and shortcomings related to the UCC. Following this, the government plans to implement the UCC. The process of implementing the UCC is already underway across the country, with other states also initiating similar measures. Maharashtra is set to develop its UCC framework, which is welcomed by the Shiv Sena.
In response to comments made by Prithviraj Chavan regarding dissatisfaction among several legislators from Sharad Pawar’s party, Hegde acknowledged Chavan as a senior leader with experience as both a central minister and Maharashtra’s chief minister. However, he claimed that they have no such information. Hegde suggested that Chavan should focus on his party rather than monitoring the NCP (Sharad Pawar), as the Congress party has lost five elections in Maharashtra over the past two years. Nationally, under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, Congress has lost over 100 elections.
Regarding the meeting between Sharad Pawar and Eknath Shinde, Hegde referred to Sanjay Raut’s comments, noting that Uddhav Thackeray’s party has lost five elections in two years. He emphasized that the people have indicated who the true successor of Balasaheb Thackeray is. Under Eknath Shinde’s leadership, the Shiv Sena has won all elections, boasting the highest number of MLAs, MPs, and party workers, along with public support. He also highlighted that the party’s election symbol remains with them, indicating who the real traitors are and who has been rejected by the public.
Hegde remarked that they have worked for women, youth, farmers, and the poor. He noted that Sanjay Raut should not be surprised by Sharad Pawar’s visit to Eknath Shinde, as Raut once regarded Pawar as his leader and mentor but has since shifted his allegiance to Rahul Gandhi.
Pratap Sarnaik commented that if Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Eknath Shinde were seen traveling in the same vehicle, it should not be surprising, as political enmity is rarely permanent. Hegde agreed, stating that Sarnaik’s words reflect Maharashtra’s political ideology. While ideologies may differ, enmity is not a constant.
He concluded by saying that they have been attacked for four years but chose not to retaliate, instead responding through their work. They have faced one-sided criticism without responding in kind.
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