Uttarakhand's CM Dhami Unveils UCC Portal, Acknowledges Public Support
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Synopsis
Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has launched the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) portal, making Uttarakhand the inaugural state in India to adopt this significant legislation, which aims to ensure equality for all citizens, particularly women.
Key Takeaways
- First state in India to implement UCC
- Equal rights for women of all religions
- Prohibition of polygamy
- Mandatory registration of marriages
- Equal inheritance rights for children
Dehradun, Jan 27 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, inaugurated the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) portal and its accompanying rules on Monday, signifying a monumental milestone as Uttarakhand becomes the first state in India to enforce the UCC.
During the launch, Dhami characterized the occasion as historic, stating, "This day is not only significant for our state but also for the entire nation."
"Today, we are bringing the UCC to 'Devbhoomi' Uttarakhand. The honor for this achievement belongs to the people, who have supported us and helped establish our government," he remarked.
"By implementing the UCC, we are paying a genuine tribute to Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and the members of the Constituent Assembly. The constitutional and civil rights of every citizen in Uttarakhand are now equal, and women from all religions have received equal rights," Dhami further stated.
The UCC will be enforced throughout the state and will also extend to Uttarakhand residents living elsewhere.
The established rules aim to create a consistent legal framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property rights, promoting equality regardless of religious affiliation.
Both sons and daughters will possess equal inheritance rights, polygamy will be outlawed, and monogamy will be the legally recognized standard.
Marriages must be registered compulsorily, even if held according to religious traditions. The legal marriage age is set at 21 years for men and 18 years for women.
The legislation eliminates the differentiation between legitimate and illegitimate offspring, ensuring equal rights for all children, including those adopted, born via surrogacy, or conceived through assisted reproductive technology.
Upon a person's death, property division will grant equal rights to the spouse, children, and the deceased's parents.
The UCC regulations were developed following the recommendations of the Shatrughan Singh Committee.
Initially consisting of 400 pages, the document has been revised and condensed to emphasize critical reforms while avoiding contentious matters related to personal law disputes.
Dhami expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their assistance in facilitating the UCC implementation.
With this initiative, Uttarakhand sets a precedent, igniting discussions regarding the broader consequences of the UCC throughout India.
