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Uttarakhand becomes first Indian state to implement Uniform Civil Code

Published: 07 Feb 2024
Uttarakhand becomes first Indian state to implement Uniform Civil Code

Uttarakhand becomes first Indian state to implement Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led state government, passed in the House. After passing the UCC Bill in the Assembly, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code.

"I want to thank the people of Uttarakhand and PM Modi, because with their guidance, we were able to pass a Bill that will work towards providing justice to everyone and lead everyone towards equality," says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami after Uttarakhand Assembly passes the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024.

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