Trichy: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar has opposed the pan-India implementation of the Uniform Civil Code(UCC), which was recently adopted by Uttarakhand.
Shivakumar was talking to the media on the sidelines of the diamond jubilee of Bharat Scouts and Guides and the Kalaignar centenary jamboree at the SIPCOT complex in Manapparai, Trichy district. The event is being held from January 28th to February 3rd.
“India is a diverse country. Therefore, the uniform civil code cannot be implemented for the entire country. The chances of this are very slim,” Shivakumar said on the sidelines of the event.
The UCC envisages a common set of civil laws for all religious communities governing marriage, inheritance, adoption and maintenance.
The UCC was implemented by the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led BJP government in Uttarakhand on Monday, Jan 27, 2025 with the release of UCC rules and a portal for registration. The Uttarakhand CM hailed the move as one, which will "bring uniformity in society while ensuring equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens". He said that the Uniform Civil Code will "end discrimination against women and protect the rights of children".
A day after the implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand, PM Modi, who inaugurated national games in Dehradun, too hailed the Uniform Civil Code saying the UCC will "strengthen the spirit of democracy". Drawing a parallel between the UCC and sports, the PM said that UCC had the "same team spirit like sports, discrimination against none".
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