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Draft UCC to be introduced in Bengal cabinet tom
Published 29 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis West Bengal's Chief Minister announced the draft Uniform Civil Code bill will be presented to the state Cabinet on July 2, preceding its Assembly
Synopsis West Bengal's Chief Minister announced the draft Uniform Civil Code bill will be presented to the state Cabinet on July 2, preceding its Assembly introduction. This move aligns with the BJP's election promise to implement UCC, aiming for a unified set of civil laws across religions. While Goa has a long-standing common code, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam have recently passed their own UCC legislation.
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 7:32 PM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 8:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis West Bengal's Chief Minister announced the draft Uniform Civil Code bill will be presented to the state Cabinet on July 2, preceding its Assembly introduction.
This move aligns with the BJP's election promise to implement UCC, aiming for a unified set of civil laws across religions.
While Goa has a long-standing common code, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam have recently passed their own UCC legislation.