Uniform Civil Code is part of the Directive Principles of our Constitution, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday questioning why dispute across the country is going on over this topic while it is already implemented in several States.
"Bahut garmi hai...sab baat hoga baad mein, abhi bahut garmi hai (It's too hot. Let us talk about all matters later)," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said when a reporter asked him about Uniform Civil Code.
CM Dhami said, "The country needs a Uniform Civil Code. It has always been the expectation of the people across the country that it should be implemented."
"Religious leaders should run Mutts, conduct worship and perform yagnas, they are creating a lot of ruckus in the country by infiltrating into politics," the BRS leader said.
The Committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge, Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai, was formed to examine ways for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Amid a raging debate on the need to introduce uniform laws for every citizen of the country, the Law Commission of India has solicited the views and ideas of the public and recognised religious organizations to examine the Uniform Civil Code, officials said on Wednesday.
"An Indian Army soldier in uniform gave a statement fearing for the safety of his family. Army has already contacted the #Police authorities who have assured all help post-investigation," read a post on the official Twitter handle of the Indian Army's Northern Command.
During a programme held in Guwahati, the Assam Chief Minister also reviewed issues of Mid-Day Meal (MDM), free textbooks, uniforms, water, electricity bills etc. of the new Tea Garden Adarsha Vidyalayas.
During the meeting, UCC President Ranjana Prakash Desai shared information about the work done so far in Uttarakhand in relation to the UCC, with the Chairman of the National Law Commission.
Israel Police said that it has deployed over two thousand police officers - both uniformed and undercover - from the Jerusalem district and Border Police to secure the annual Jerusalem LGBTQ Pride March going on Thursday afternoon in the city.