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Uniform Civil Code, state by state

Amit Shah says all 21 NDA-ruled states will bring in a Uniform Civil Code before 2029

13 Sept 2026 · 5 outlets · 1 min read

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  1. The Indian Express reported that tribal groups would be exempted, as in existing state codes.
  2. HT notes the UCC is one of three long-held BJP goals, with the Ram temple and ending Article 370's special status.
  3. Rajasthan has tabled a bill, and Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha have set up committees, HT reported.

At a press conference in Mumbai on 13 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP and NDA governments in all 21 states they run would introduce a Uniform Civil Code before 2029, the year of the next Lok Sabha election. He linked it to the abolition of triple talaq, which he said gave Muslim women equal rights. At the time Uttarakhand's code was in force, and bills from Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh awaited the President's assent.

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Uttarakhand's UCC took effect on 27 January 2025, after its bill was passed on 7 February 2024.

Hindustan Times reports both dates and that presidential assent came 32 days after passage.

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Bills from Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh were awaiting the President's assent when Shah spoke.

Reported by Hindustan Times on 16 September and The Times of India on 22 August.

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Shah said: 'We have introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in several States and I am confident that in the 21 BJP-NDA ruled States, we will introduce the UCC before 2029', presenting it as part of giving Muslim women equal rights.

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Hesitant allies and northeastern leaders

HT reported JD(U), TDP and LJP are 'not very comfortable' with a UCC. LJP's Chirag Paswan has spoken of balancing uniformity and diversity; Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio have earlier sought to keep their states out.

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  • ?Whether states with large tribal populations or wary allies, such as Bihar or Andhra Pradesh, will follow the 2029 target.
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5 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.

  1. The HinduBJP-led NDA governments in 21 States to introduce UCC before 2029, says Amit Shah
  2. India TodayBy 2029, 21 NDA-ruled states will have Uniform Civil Code: Amit Shah
  3. The Indian ExpressUniform Civil Code in all NDA states before 2029 Lok Sabha polls: Amit Shah
  4. Hindustan TimesUniform Civil Code bills await President’s nod in Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
  5. The Times of IndiaMP UCC Bill sent to President for assent; 3 state laws now await nod

Spasht writes original summaries. Follow the links to read each outlet's own report. Revision 1.