MP govt launches UCC website to seek public suggestions by June 15
Bhopal, May 22
Preparations for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Madhya Pradesh have gained fresh momentum with Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav launching the official UCC MP website, ucc.mp.gov.in.
This significant step aims to gather public opinion and suggestions before finalising the landmark legislation, ensuring broader participation from all sections of society in the consultative process.
While launching the portal on Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the platform would provide citizens an opportunity to directly share their views and recommendations with the government.
He expressed confidence that this transparent and inclusive approach would help formulate a balanced and widely acceptable Uniform Civil Code tailored to the state's needs.
The government has set June 15, 2026, as the deadline for submitting suggestions, giving people sufficient time to contribute their inputs.
The Uniform Civil Code seeks to replace religion-based personal laws with a common set of rules governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance for all citizens, irrespective of their faith.
Madhya Pradesh is following in the footsteps of Uttarakhand and Gujarat, which have already taken concrete steps toward implementing the UCC.
The move aligns with the long-standing commitment of the Bharatiya Janata Party to introduce a Uniform Civil Code across the country as envisaged in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, who chairs the High-Level Committee on UCC, participated in the event virtually.
The committee, formed in late April 2026, has been tasked with drafting a comprehensive framework for the code. Other members of the expert panel were also present during the website launch. Justice Desai brings valuable experience, having previously led similar efforts in other states.
The Madhya Pradesh government has made it clear that all suggestions received through the portal will be seriously examined and considered during the subsequent stages of drafting the bill.
This public consultation process is being seen as a crucial step toward building consensus on what has historically been a sensitive and contentious issue.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but I hope the government truly listens to everyone, especially women and minority communities. Uniform laws for marriage, inheritance, and adoption will help reduce legal confusion. Let's see if this actually makes life simpler or just creates new problems. 🤔
Classic BJP move - they talk about UCC for decades, but when it comes to actual implementation, they keep it open-ended. June 15, 2026 is far away. Why not finish it in 2025? Working slowly on purpose or what?
As someone who works in legal field, this is a sensible move. Personal laws create so many complications especially in inter-faith marriages. But I'm worried about hasty decisions - the committee must include experts from all communities, not just one viewpoint.
Yaar yeh UCC ka drama har election mein hota hai. But at least MP is doing it systematically with public suggestions. I submitted my feedback already - mostly about making divorce laws more balanced for women. Let's see if they actually read it or just throw it away! 😤
Justice Ranjana Desai is a very respected name, so I trust the committee's work. But the real issue is - will this UCC respect India's diversity or try to impose one-size-fits-all? We need common laws but with flexibility for different customs. Hoping for the best!
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