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JD(U) Rejects Bihar's Uniform Civil Code Roll‑out Despite Parliamentary Support
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 03:15 AM
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The Janata Dal (United) party, which backed the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Parliament, has now voiced opposition to its implementation in Bihar.
The Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] has publicly opposed the rollout of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Bihar, marking a shift from its earlier stance in the national legislature. While the party voted in favour of the UCC Bill during parliamentary debates, it now argues that the code should not be enforced at the state level.
The UCC Bill, passed by Parliament earlier this year, seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil statutes. JD(U) leaders had previously highlighted the party's commitment to national integration and legal uniformity, supporting the legislation in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
State leaders, however, contend that the code may clash with Bihar's socio‑cultural fabric and demand broader consensus before any implementation. The party's reversal underscores the delicate balance between national policy and regional sensitivities, and it is likely to shape upcoming political debates in the state.
The UCC Bill, passed by Parliament earlier this year, seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil statutes. JD(U) leaders had previously highlighted the party's commitment to national integration and legal uniformity, supporting the legislation in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
State leaders, however, contend that the code may clash with Bihar's socio‑cultural fabric and demand broader consensus before any implementation. The party's reversal underscores the delicate balance between national policy and regional sensitivities, and it is likely to shape upcoming political debates in the state.