MP to frame UCC after public consultation: CM Yadav
Bhopal, June 13
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said the state's proposed Uniform Civil Code policy would be formulated based on suggestions received from citizens, stressing that broad public participation was essential to ensure an effective and inclusive legal framework.
Chairing a video conference with district collectors to review the ongoing Uniform Civil Code Awareness Campaign, Yadav directed officials to intensify outreach efforts across urban and rural areas and encourage citizens from all sections of society to participate in the consultation process.
"The policy on the Uniform Civil Code will be prepared based on public suggestions. Meaningful participation of citizens is necessary for effective policy‑making," the Chief Minister said in a statement.
The Chief Minister instructed district administrations to conduct awareness campaigns in all districts and ensure that discussions on the proposed code reached villages, educational institutions, social organisations and professional bodies. He said suggestions should be sought not only from urban residents but also from people living in rural areas.
"Citizens should be encouraged to share their views at the village level as well. Schools, colleges, social organisations, business associations and Bar Councils should be actively involved in the consultation process," Yadav said.
He further directed that government employees, Panchayat Secretaries, employment assistants and other grassroots functionaries participate in awareness activities, while special Gram Sabha meetings may also be organised to facilitate discussions on the issue.
The review meeting comes as the state government has accelerated consultations on the proposed UCC. Earlier, the government constituted a high‑level committee to examine the legal, social and administrative dimensions of implementing a Uniform Civil Code in Madhya Pradesh and recommend a suitable framework. The committee has since been visiting districts and interacting with stakeholders to gather public opinion.
Yadav informed officials that suggestions were being invited till June 22 through the dedicated portal for the consultation exercise. "The process has been kept simple and user‑friendly so that maximum citizens can participate and submit their views," he said.
According to officials, citizens can submit suggestions through the dedicated website. Participants are required to provide basic details and respond to a set of questions before completing OTP‑based verification.
The state government has maintained that the exercise is aimed at developing a comprehensive legal framework through a review of provisions relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance and other personal and family law matters governed by different legal systems.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good that they're consulting the public, but I wish the deadline wasn't so tight—June 22 is only a week away. What about those in remote villages who don't have internet access? Real inclusivity needs physical meetings too, not just a portal.
I'm from the US but follow Indian politics closely. This seems like a bold move—MP is the first state to go for UCC after Uttarakhand. But implementation will be tricky given India's diversity. Let's hope the consultation is genuine and not just a formality. 🤔
CM Yadav is taking a balanced approach by including Panchayats and Bar Councils. But I'm worried about how personal laws for different communities will be handled. The UCC needs to respect each group's customs while ensuring equality. Not an easy task at all.
About time! Why should marriage, divorce, and inheritance be different for different people? If we're one nation, there should be one code. But the government must ensure it doesn't harm anyone's religious freedom. Let's see if they strike the right balance. 🤞
One thing I appreciate—they're reaching out to villages through Gram Sabhas. As a farmer from a small town, I know village elders have deep wisdom about customs. But change takes time. Let's hope the UCC unites us rather than divides us along community lines.
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