Uttarakhand CM Dhami: Uniform Civil Code Not Aimed At Appeasement Or Targeting Any Community

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the hill state was not aimed at appeasing any section or targeting a community, and asserted its implementation would empower all sections of society.

Indore: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the hill state was not aimed at appeasing any section or targeting a community, and asserted its implementation would empower all sections of society.

Dhami Meets Uttarakhand Sanskritik Sanstha

Dhami was speaking to the media in Indore after attending a program organized by the Uttarakhand Sanskritik Sanstha, a local organization of people originally hailing from the northern state. He said it was a resolve of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to implement a Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand and voters have extended their electoral support to the party for the measure.

Dhami Rejects Appeasement Charges

Dhami said those who ruled the country for a long time on the basis of appeasement policy are creating doubts among common people of Uttarakhand about the UCC. "But the purpose of implementing this code is not to appease any class or to target other classes. This code will be applicable for empowerment of all sections. After its implementation, reservation of any class, marital rights, customs etc. will not be affected,” the CM assured.

Suggestions From 2.34 Lakh People

A government-appointed committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, has sought suggestions from 2.34 lakh people on UCC during the last one-and-a-half years, while directly meeting 20,000 persons from different walks of life, he said. The committee is compiling all these suggestions. After compilation, we will move towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code after completing remaining formalities, Dhami asserted.

Article 44 Of The Constitution

Article 44 of the Constitution provides that the state shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. UCC is supposed to be a common code of personal laws for people of all religions.

Dhami Praises Modi Government

Dhami praised the Modi government and said people of all states now want a double engine government (BJP in power at the Centre and also in state). The central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing a great job, he said.

BJP To Get Clear Majority In MP

Dhami claimed the ruling BJP will get a clear majority in the November 17 assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, keeping its double-engine government intact in the state.