Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami  |  Photo Credit: ANI
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that the BJP government will implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state if the party retains power after the upcoming Assembly polls.
Dhami said that the BJP government will form a panel to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code soon after forming government in the state.
“Soon after its swearing-in, the new BJP government will form a committee to prepare a draft of Uniform Civil Code in the state. This Uniform Civil Code will provide for same laws regarding marriages, divorce, land-property and inheritance for all people, irrespective of their faith” said Dhami.
“The announcement is a resolution of my party and will be fulfilled as soon as the new BJP government is formed. To keep the culture and heritage of ‘Devbhoomi’ intact is our prime duty, we are committed to this,” he added.
The Chief Minister further said that the implementation of the law in the state “at the earliest” will boost equal rights for everyone in the state.
“It (Uniform Civil Code) will enhance social harmony, boost gender justice, strengthen women empowerment and help protect the extraordinary cultural-spiritual identity and environment of the state,” Dhami said.
This Uniform Civil Code will be a step towards realising the dreams of those who framed our Constitution and solidifying the spirit of the Constitution. This will also be an impactful step towards Article 44 that provides for UCC for all citizens,” he added.
Uttarakhand, where no party has managed to retain power so far, will go to polls on February 14 in a single phase. The counting of votes will be done on March 10.
In the previous Assembly polls in 2017, the BJP registered a thumping victory by winning 56 seats while Congress managed to bag 11 seats in the 70-member house.