JD(U) Rejects Bihar's Uniform Civil Code Plan, RJD Criticises BJP After Amit Shah's Announcement

The Janata Dal (United) party publicly rejected the Bihar government's proposal to implement the Uniform Civil Code, signalling a clear divergence from the central government's agenda. The party’s statement emphasized that the plan does not align with the state's current legal framework and social considerations.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently made a high‑profile announcement urging states to adopt the Uniform Civil Code, a move that has sparked intense debate across the country. In Bihar, the announcement prompted swift reactions from regional parties.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal seized the moment to lambaste the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of using the UCC issue for political gain ahead of upcoming elections. RJD leaders argued that the central party is attempting to polarise voters rather than address genuine legal reforms.

Both parties reiterated their commitment to protecting the interests of their constituencies, while the state government has yet to clarify its next steps regarding the UCC proposal.