Gujarat Initiates Uniform Civil Code Discussions: Impact and Insights
A Gujarat government committee led by Justice Ranjana Desai is in talks with Muslim organizations about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The committee, which has received extensive public feedback, plans to submit a report to the Chief Minister soon, potentially leading to new legislation.
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A committee in Gujarat, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai, has engaged in discussions with 38 Muslim organizations regarding the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state, according to Health Minister Rushikesh Patel's announcement on Wednesday.
The committee has been actively collecting feedback, including 19 lakh suggestions from citizens and organizations, delivered through a dedicated website, emails, and postal letters. It aims to assess the need for UCC in Gujarat and draft a bill based on extensive public consultation.
Justice Desai noted the committee's progress after a meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and indicated that a draft report may be submitted within a month, potentially setting a legislative process in motion. The BJP government initially established the committee to submit findings within 45 days, though extensions were granted.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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