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Congress Slams MP Govt Over UCC, Citing Distraction from Key Issues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 07:32 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh Congress has questioned the state government's move on the Uniform Civil Code, alleging it is an attempt to divert public attention from pressing issues like unemployment and inflation.
The Madhya Pradesh Congress has sharply criticized the state government's initiative regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). State Congress President Patwari alleged that the government is attempting to shift focus away from critical issues such as rising inflation, unemployment, corruption, and matters concerning the tribal community.
Patwari stated that the UCC falls under the jurisdiction of the central government. He further accused the state government of introducing the UCC in Madhya Pradesh to divert the public's attention from these significant challenges and the specific concerns of tribal populations.
The party's stance suggests a political strategy to hold the government accountable on core governance issues rather than engaging with the UCC debate at the state level.
Patwari stated that the UCC falls under the jurisdiction of the central government. He further accused the state government of introducing the UCC in Madhya Pradesh to divert the public's attention from these significant challenges and the specific concerns of tribal populations.
The party's stance suggests a political strategy to hold the government accountable on core governance issues rather than engaging with the UCC debate at the state level.