UCC in Jharkhand: States are generally required to implement laws framed by the central government. As per Article 256 of the Constitution, all states are obligated to implement laws passed by Parliament.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, PM Modi spoke about a range of issues, including assault against women, and violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh .
The UCC has been a long-standing agenda of the BJP and the party has raised the issue on a number of instances. The Supreme Court has also made several observations on the UCC in different cases. However, all the political parties have not been seen on the same page on the issue.
Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal while addressing the conference on India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System said that all the states, along with CJI and Chief Justice of 16 high courts. However, only 18 states and UTs responded.
Home Minister Amit Shah targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over contesting from two seats, saying anyone can contest from anywhere but Rahul Gandhi should have said before the elections that he was going to contest from the Rae Bareli constituency as well.
There was backlash from regional political parties with former chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah questioning the Army's involvement in a 'divisive' issue like the Uniform Civil Code in a sensitive place like Kashmir.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi opened up about his take on the Court's decision on Gyanvapi, Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and why he was unhappy with LK Advani receiving the Bharat Ratna.
PM Modi will address the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha at 3:30 pm..PM Modi will also speak on the vote of thanks of Ram Temple.
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