Formed Committee To Implement Uniform Civil Code: Shivraj Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, In Madhya Pradesh, I'm forming a committee (to study and implement UCC) and one marriage norm for everyone".

The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has taken the first step to implement a uniform civil code in the state by forming a committee to look into the matter, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan indicated today. The move comes a year ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

Addressing a gathering of tribals in Barwani district on Thursday, the Chief Minister said, "I'm of the firm view that uniform civil code (UCC) should be implemented across the country… In Madhya Pradesh, I'm forming a committee (to study and implement UCC) and one marriage norm for everyone".

"The time has come for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and one wife norm for everyone. Why should there be two sets of laws in the country?" Mr Chouhan said, addressing a function in presence of the state's animal husbandry minister Prem Singh Patel, who officially has four wives.

Mr Patel had made the declaration in his poll nomination affidavit, filed during the 2018 assembly elections.