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BJp MLA Calls for UCC in Mizoram, Says It Will Protect Mizo Women
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🗓 22 Sep 2026, 02:38 AM
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A BJP MLA in Mizoram has urged the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, stating it would offer greater legal protection to Mizo women. The call adds to the growing demand for UCC in the northeastern state.
In Mizoram, a BJP legislator has voiced support for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that such a move would strengthen the legal rights of women in the state. The legislator’s remarks come amid a noticeable rise in calls for UCC from various quarters within the region.
According to the MLA, extending a uniform set of personal laws would ensure that Mizo women receive equal protection under the law, particularly in matters of marriage, divorce and inheritance. He suggested that the current customary laws sometimes leave women vulnerable to inequitable outcomes.
The statement reflects the broader national discourse on the UCC, with Mizoram witnessing increased advocacy from certain political groups. While the proposal remains contentious, the legislator’s comments have added a fresh dimension to the ongoing debate over legal reform in the state.
According to the MLA, extending a uniform set of personal laws would ensure that Mizo women receive equal protection under the law, particularly in matters of marriage, divorce and inheritance. He suggested that the current customary laws sometimes leave women vulnerable to inequitable outcomes.
The statement reflects the broader national discourse on the UCC, with Mizoram witnessing increased advocacy from certain political groups. While the proposal remains contentious, the legislator’s comments have added a fresh dimension to the ongoing debate over legal reform in the state.