Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Tuesday that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state. The code was discussed to bring about social harmony and unity among the citizens of the state. A committee was also set up for the same. The implementation of the code is scheduled to take place within the coming week in the state of Uttarakhand.
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister also paid a visit to Ayurvedic Vishwa Vidyalaya. He addressed the programme on World Health Day. It was organized at Haridwar. He discussed the purpose and aim of the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. “The scope of the UCC is to create uniform laws for every citizen regardless of their religion. It will also be a significant step towards fulfilling the vision of our constitution-makers.”, added Pushkar Singh Dhami.
He claimed that the UCC is aimed to be a significant step in the direction of a constitutional vision. He referred to the vision of India’s Constitution makers. Furthermore, he also added that the UCC will drive the state in that direction.
A committee was also set up for UCC implementation. The committee consisted of retired judges, legal experts, stakeholders, etc. The committee was meant to work towards drafting an appropriate Uniform Civil Code for the state.
In India, Goa is the only state with UCC implemented. The code is meant to be followed by every religion, gender, and caste equally. Dhami aimed to bring about a similar change for the state of Uttarakhand.
The committee worked on the first draft. It is scheduled to set the implementation plan in motion once the draft is done. Dhami had also stated earlier that he would bring about UCC once voted into power. He stated that he aimed to set up a socially harmonious and welfare centric society.
Published By : Revathy G Sanal
Edited By : Subbuthai Padma
