HM sets 2029 UCC target for 21 NDA-ruled states
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that NDA governments overseeing 21 states will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before 2029. Speaking to reporters, Shah praised the achievements of the BJP-led Union government during Modi's leadership, including the abolition of triple talaq and the introduction of UCC in multiple states.
He stated his confidence that the UCC would be implemented in the 21 BJP-NDA-ruled states prior to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Shah also mentioned the strengthening of the criminal justice system and the establishment of a three-year justice delivery system. On national security, he highlighted the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A without violence and the full integration of Kashmir into India.
The minister also discussed the government's efforts to eradicate Naxalism and the successful signing of peace agreements in the northeastern region. He stated that more than 9,000 people had surrendered, and the North-East was now on a path of development. Regarding the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, Shah mentioned ongoing discussions with allies and political parties on the matter.
When asked about illegal Bangladeshi immigrants detected in cities like Mumbai, Shah declined to disclose the tools used for identification, citing security concerns. He reiterated the government's commitment to identifying and deporting illegal immigrants from the country through the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' campaign.
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