Omar Abdullah Challenges BJP to Introduce UCC in Parliament
· India · The Hindu, Zee News
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code Bill directly in Parliament rather than pursuing it through individual states. Speaking in Srinagar on September 15, 2026, he argued that the legislation should be decided at the national level to ensure it is truly universal. Abdullah noted that the BJP lacks consensus within its own NDA coalition, citing the Janata Dal (United)'s opposition to implementation in Bihar. He further claimed that the party has failed to bring other key legislative agendas, such as 'One Nation, One Election', to the floor of Parliament.
Why it matters
The challenge highlights ongoing political friction regarding the implementation of a national civil code versus state-led initiatives and underscores internal divisions within the NDA coalition.
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