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Gujarat BJP Holds Strategy Meet After UCC Bill Passage, Eyes Local Polls

The Gujarat BJP's core committee held a closed-door meeting at the Chief Minister's residence a day after the state assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. The meeting focused on reviewing organizational strategy and administrative coordination following the landmark legislation. Discussions also centered on preparations for the upcoming local body elections across municipal corporations and other authorities later this year. These elections are seen as a crucial test of public sentiment and will set the tone for the 2027 state assembly polls.

Key Points: Gujarat BJP Core Committee Meets Post-UCC Bill Passage

  • BJP core committee meets post-UCC Bill
  • Strategy for upcoming local body elections
  • Bill passed after 7-hour debate
  • Elections a barometer for 2027 state polls
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Gujarat: BJP core committee meets at CM's residence after Assembly passes UCC Bill

Gujarat BJP's core committee meets at CM's residence to strategize after the state assembly passes the Uniform Civil Code Bill and ahead of key local body elections.

"The passage of the UCC Bill has attracted attention in state and national political circles - Senior Officials"

Gandhinagar, March 25

A meeting of the Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Core Committee was held on Wednesday at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The meeting was attended by senior party leaders and Ministers, including Rushikesh Patel, Jitu Vaghani and State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma.

The closed‑door meeting came a day after the State Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making the state the second in the country after Uttarakhand to clear legislation aimed at establishing a uniform set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance and related personal matters across all religions and communities.

The Assembly debate on the Bill lasted for more than seven hours before it was adopted with a majority.

The discussions at the Core Committee meeting are likely to review organisational strategy and administrative coordination in the context of the legislative development and preparations for the upcoming local body elections scheduled across municipal corporations and other local authorities in the state later this year.

These polls will cover numerous urban local bodies, including municipal corporations in cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara.

No official statement was issued immediately after the meeting.

The BJP leaders have in recent weeks emphasised the party's readiness for the upcoming electoral exercises and its ongoing efforts to communicate government initiatives to voters, senior officials said.

The passage of the UCC Bill has attracted attention in state and national political circles, with supporters highlighting its aim of legal uniformity and opponents raising concerns about its potential impact on personal laws and cultural practices.

The local body elections will be among the first major electoral tests for political parties in Gujarat this year, with control of urban and rural governing bodies seen as an important barometer of public sentiment.

The upcoming local body elections are also crucial for setting the tone for the state Assembly elections scheduled in 2027.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the intention of uniformity is good, I hope the implementation is done with great sensitivity. Personal laws are deeply tied to identity for many communities. The government must ensure wide consultations and address genuine concerns.
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Rohit P
Clearly a political move before the local body elections. The core committee meeting right after the bill passage says it all. They are already in campaign mode. Let's see if this translates into votes in Ahmedabad and Surat.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating to see Gujarat take such a decisive step. The real test will be how it works on the ground for ordinary families dealing with marriage or inheritance. The devil is always in the details.
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Vikram M
This is about modernizing our legal system. Why should inheritance or divorce laws be different based on religion in the 21st century? It's a progressive move. Hope other states follow soon.
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Kavya N
My main concern is women's rights. If the UCC ensures better rights for women in matters of marriage, divorce, and property across all communities, then I am all for it. That should be the primary focus, not just political uniformity.

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