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Shah says UCC rollout planned in NDA states before 2029

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Amit Shah said the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the 21 states ruled by the BJP and its NDA partners before 2029.

He said some states have already advanced UCC legislation, while others have formed drafting committees.

The reporting says Uttarakhand implemented the code in January 2025.

It also notes that Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh have passed similar legislation awaiting assent.

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Other states, including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, have taken steps toward drafting or approving bills.

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Across the reporting, Shah is described as saying the UCC will be rolled out in all 21 BJP and NDA-ruled states before 2029. The coverage also agrees that some states have already moved ahead with legislation, while others are still in drafting or approval stages.

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What remains unsettled is which states will complete implementation on what timetable before 2029. The reports also leave open how far the draft and assent steps in individual states will progress.

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The left-leaning report frames Shah’s remarks as a plan to introduce the UCC in 21 BJP and ally-ruled states before 2029. It emphasizes the BJP’s long-standing agenda for a common set of laws across religions. It also notes Uttarakhand’s January 2025 implementation and says other states have moved to drafting or passed similar bills.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Scroll.in
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The center-leaning reports present Shah’s statement as a political announcement about implementing the UCC across all 21 BJP and NDA-ruled states before 2029. They add broader government messaging around achievements, including criminal justice reform, anti-terror actions and other campaigns. Some also mention related points on NRC in Manipur and illegal infiltrators.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Hindustan Times, The Times of India
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UCC will be introduced in 21 BJP, ally-ruled states before 2029, says Amit Shah

Quick source take

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that BJP and NDA-led governments in twenty-one states will introduce the Uniform Civil Code before the two thousand twenty-nine Lok Sabha elections. The report outlines the BJP long-standing agenda for a common set of laws governing personal affairs across religions and notes that Uttarakhand implemented the code in January two thousand twenty-five. Other states like Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh have passed similar legislations awaiting assent, while Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan have taken steps toward drafting or approving bills.

Hindustan Times Centre source Provisional rating

UCC implementation in all 21 states ruled by BJP, NDA partners before 2029: Amit Shah's big remarks | India News

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Mumbai that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across all 21 states ruled by the BJP and its NDA allies prior to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Shah reported that states like Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh have already advanced UCC legislation while others formed drafting committees. He also highlighted achievements including the enforcement of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the suppression of Naxalism, and actions against terrorism. Furthermore, Shah commented on ongoing discussions regarding the National Register of Citizens in Manipur and the identification of illegal infiltrators.

The Times of India Centre source Provisional rating

Amit Shah vows to implement UCC in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced during a press conference in Mumbai that the BJP and its NDA partners plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code across all 21 states under their governance before the year 2029. Shah emphasized the government's zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism by citing past operations such as surgical strikes and air strikes. Additionally, he detailed plans for a nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan campaign from September 17 to October 17 to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service. The report outlines the objectives of the UCC to establish common personal laws and promote national integration.

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Amit Shah: NDA states to implement Uniform Civil Code before 2029, highlights govt achievements

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah reported that NDA governments across twenty-one states will implement the Uniform Civil Code before two thousand twenty-nine while highlighting the achievements of the BJP-led administration over the past twelve years. Speaking to reporters, Shah detailed various governmental milestones including the abolition of triple talaq, criminal justice reforms, the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, counter-insurgency efforts, and anti-drug campaigns. He also addressed inquiries regarding the National Register of Citizens in Manipur and the identification of illegal immigrants, emphasizing the government resolve to deport infiltrators.