NDA Aiming for Uniform Civil Code Across 21 States by 2029, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed strong confidence that all 21 states under NDA governance will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) over the next five years. Addressing an audience in Mumbai, Shah emphasized that progressive civil reform remains a cornerstone of the ruling coalition's long-term administrative vision. By pursuing state-by-state implementation starting with Uttarakhand, the government aims to establish a consistent legal framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. Proponents argue this strategy ensures legal equality, while critics express concern over regional sensitivities and religious personal laws. This deliberate state-level push signals that the UCC will serve as a central policy narrative leading up to national and state electoral cycles, reshaped by judicial and administrative precedents established along the way.