MP Cabinet to approve UCC bill at special meeting in Bhopal's Jagdishpur tomorrow
Bhopal, July 18
The Madhya Pradesh government is scheduled to hold a special cabinet meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at Jagdishpur, located on the outskirts of Bhopal, on Sunday.
Sunday is going to be a politically and administratively significant day in the state as the Cabinet will approve the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the meeting. After receiving approval from the Cabinet, the proposed draft UCC bill would be introduced during the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from July 20.
Preparation and necessary arrangement for the special cabinet meeting have been completed at the venue, with the administration making final preparations for the gathering.
Earlier on Friday, addressing a gathering in Katni district, CM Mohan Yadav had stated that the bill would be given a nod at a special cabinet meeting to be held in Jagdishpur and then it would be introduced during the upcoming Monsoon Session of the state assembly.
"We are moving ahead with the principle of 'One Nation, One Law' in the upcoming Monsoon Session. Therefore, before taking this proposed legislation (UCC) to the Legislative Assembly for its passage, we will approve it in Jagdishpur (special cabinet to be held here), which was once the old capital of Bhopal state. Its name had been changed to Islampur by invaders, but it has now been restored to Jagdishpur. It is there that we will approve this bill (UCC)," CM Yadav said.
Notably, Jagdishpur, which was earlier known as Islamnagar, was officially renamed on February 1, 2023. The venue has been chosen for the special Cabinet meeting.
The five-day Monsoon Session of the state Legislative Assembly will begin from July 20.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I understand the need for uniform laws, I hope the government has consulted with various communities, especially tribal and minority groups. The UCC must not be rushed through without proper debate. Otherwise, it could end up dividing people rather than uniting them. Let's see the fine print first.
One Nation, One Law - that's what our Constitution envisioned in Article 44. BJP is finally delivering on its promise. Kudos to CM Mohan Yadav for taking this bold step. The timing is perfect, and holding the meeting at a historically significant place like Jagdishpur is a masterstroke. Jai Hind! 🚀
First things first - why are they approving such a major bill in a special meeting outside the Vidhan Sabha? Shouldn't the assembly debate it thoroughly? I'm all for UCC, but the process matters. Also, the renaming of Islamnagar to Jagdishpur right before the meeting feels like unnecessary politics. Focus on the substance, not the symbolism.
As a common citizen, I support UCC. It will bring equality in marriage, inheritance, and adoption laws. But the government must ensure the bill doesn't hurt the sentiments of any community. We need a UCC that is fair to women and respects constitutional rights. Hope the opposition doesn't play politics and lets this become a reality. 🤞
Let's be honest - UCC is a complex issue. Personal laws are deeply rooted in religion and culture. Rushing this in a special cabinet meeting without a white paper or widespread consultation is a recipe for legal challenges. I hope the draft is robust
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