JD(U) Opposes UCC in Bihar Despite Supporting Bill in Parliament
· India · India Today, The Hindu
Senior JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak stated that his party opposes implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Bihar, despite having supported the UCC Bill in Parliament. His remarks followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement that the UCC would be implemented across 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029. Rajak noted that the party's position had been established earlier by supreme leader Nitish Kumar. The RJD also condemned the move, accusing the BJP of pursuing divisive politics. Apprehensions remain that the UCC could alienate minority communities, particularly Muslims, in the state.
Why it matters
The intra-alliance disagreement over the Uniform Civil Code highlights political friction between the BJP and the JD(U) in Bihar, where minority voter alignment remains crucial.
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