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JD(U) leaders differ on a UCC for Bihar as the party seeks talks with Amit Shah

15 Sept 2026 · 3 outlets · 1 min read

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  1. JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha said: 'We will soon meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the issue'.
  2. Rajak said the party wanted extensive consultation before any such law.
  3. NDA allies HAM(S) and LJP(RV) asked that any UCC draft first be made public.

A day after Amit Shah's 2029 target, Janata Dal (United), the BJP's main partner in Bihar's NDA government, said it would discuss the issue with him. On 14 September 2026 JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak said a UCC would not be implemented in Bihar under any circumstances, India Today reported. On 15 September, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the party would first study the provisions and would not oppose them 'for no reason' if they were acceptable.

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JD(U) said it would 'first analyse and study the provisions of the UCC' before deciding whether to oppose it.

Said by Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, JD(U)

The Hindu quotes Chaudhary's statement of 15 September 2026.

The Hindu
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JD(U) leaders planned to meet Amit Shah to discuss the UCC.

Said by Sanjay Jha, JD(U)

Reported by ThePrint and India Today on 14 September 2026; no meeting date was given.

ThePrint · India Today
In their own words

What each side says

JD(U)

Party leaders range from flat opposition for Bihar (Shyam Rajak) to openness if the provisions are found 'unexceptionable' (Vijay Kumar Chaudhary); all want consultation with the BJP first.

India Today · The Hindu
BJP

Amit Shah has said all 21 NDA-ruled states, which include Bihar, will introduce a UCC before 2029.

The Hindu
Smaller NDA allies

HAM(S) and LJP(RV) said any UCC draft should be made public so its contents can be examined before positions are taken.

The Hindu
Honest gaps

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  • ?Whether the meeting with Amit Shah has taken place and what was agreed.
Who reported this

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Left-leaning · 1Centre · 2

3 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.

  1. ThePrintJD(U) leaders to soon meet Amit Shah to discuss UCC
  2. India TodayJD(U) seeks meeting with Amit Shah as UCC rollout plan sparks concern in NDA
  3. The HinduJD(U) clarifies stance on UCC, proposal to rename party and RJD’s invitation to join hands
  4. The HinduBJP-led NDA governments in 21 States to introduce UCC before 2029, says Amit Shah

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