Gujarat government forms 5-member committee to prepare draft for Uniform Civil Code

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced the formation of a 5-member committee to draft and create the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai.

#WATCH | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel says, "To prepare the draft for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and make the law, a 5-member committee under the chairmanship of retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai has been constituted. The committee will submit its report to the state… pic.twitter.com/UbVRSL1lfx

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"To prepare the draft for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and create the law, a 5-member committee under the chairmanship of retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai has been constituted. The committee will submit its report to the state government in 45 days, based on which the government will take a decision," CM Bhupendra Patel said during a press conference.

Patel emphasized that the Constitution of India is meant to guide citizens in fulfilling their duties.

"Under the leadership of Modi Ji, this year, we are celebrating 75 years of the Constitution. His goal is to implement the Common Civil Code nationwide so that everyone gets equal rights," he added. Referring to key actions like the revocation of Article 370 and the ban on Triple Talaq, Patel pointed out, "Promises made regarding the abrogation of Article 370, One Nation One Election, and Triple Talaq are being fulfilled."

He further stated, "In the same direction, Gujarat is continuously working to fulfill Modi Ji's resolve. The government is working to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all."

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi elaborated on the committee, stating that it will take all aspects into account when preparing the report.

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— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2025

"Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel has formed the UCC (Uniform Civil Code) committee. It will be headed by former Supreme Court judge, Justice (retd) Ranjana Desai, retired senior IAS officer CL Meena, Advocate RC Kodekar, former Vice Chancellor Dakshesh Thakar, and social worker Gita Shroff. The Chief Minister has directed this committee to do detailed research on it in the next 45 days and present a report to the government," Sanghavi said.

Earlier this month, Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about the Secular Civil Code in his Independence Day speech last year, stating, "There was a long discussion there. After the debate, it was decided that it would be better if the government that gets elected takes a decision on this and implements UCC in the country... The Supreme Court has also said many times that UCC should be brought into the country... Keeping in mind the spirit of the Constitution and the makers of the Constitution, we are working with full force for a Secular Civil Code."