Indian government pushes wider rollout of polarising civil code
Summary
India’s interior minister Amit Shah has vowed to expand the Uniform Civil Code across all 21 BJP-led states by 2029. The move is expected to deepen concern among Muslim citizens, who fear it could infringe on religious freedoms.
Key Points
- Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP-led alliance plans to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all 21 of its governed states by 2029.
- The Uniform Civil Code would replace differing personal laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance across communities and faiths.
- Supporters say the code would give Muslim women equal rights, while critics argue it threatens religious freedom.
- The issue is likely to become politically significant ahead of India’s next national elections in 2029.
