‘No reason to make haste’: JD(U) takes cautious stand on UCC
Janata Dal (United) will study the Uniform Civil Code legislation before taking a stance. The party will consult its coalition partners in Bihar before making a decision. Bihar's deputy chief minister stated they will not oppose the code without reason. Senior party leader Shyam Rajak had previously expressed opposition to implementing the UCC in Bihar.
Janata Dal (United) has taken a measured stance on the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Tuesday, stating they will first examine the legislation and will not oppose it "for no reason" if it is found to be without objectionable points. Deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, a former Assembly speaker, said the party would consult its coalition partners in the BJP-led NDA in Bihar before making a decision.
Chaudhary also sought to differentiate the JD(U) from the RJD's outright opposition to implementing the UCC in Bihar. The RJD's main opposition party has vowed to oppose the UCC implementation in the state, claiming it would be against the interests of Muslims. Within the JD(U), there have been differing opinions on the issue, with senior leader Shyam Rajak stating the party was opposed to implementing the UCC in Bihar, while supporting the UCC Bill in Parliament.
Chaudhary advised against rushing into a decision, with JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha promising to discuss the matter with home minister Amit Shah.
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