The Economic Times

UCC drive gathers pace: West Bengal becomes eighth BJP-ruled state to launch process

West Bengal's new government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code, joining seven other BJP-ruled states in this initiative. This state-by-state approach aligns with the BJP's core ideology. Uttarakhand and Goa already have common civil codes, while states like Gujarat, Assam, and now West Bengal are actively forming committees and drafting legislation to introduce UCC, aiming for a unified legal framework for all citizens.