Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh If BJP Wins 2027 Election

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intends to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if the party secures a third consecutive term in the upcoming Assembly elections. Shah made these remarks during the BJP's State Working Committee meeting held in Lucknow.

UCC Commitment and Political Strategy

Shah asserted that because the UCC has already been implemented in several other states, Uttar Pradesh would follow suit upon the party's re-election. This announcement serves as a key policy promise for the BJP's campaign platform ahead of the state polls.

During his address, Shah emphasized the following points:

• Policy Implementation: The party aims to enact the UCC if voters grant a new mandate.
• Opposition Allegations: Regarding recent accusations of 'vote theft' by opposition parties, Shah dismissed the claims and stated the BJP is prepared to debate the matter in Parliament, challenging the opposition to hold a special session.
• Electoral History: Shah reflected on the party's growth in Uttar Pradesh, citing the rise from 44 MLAs in 2014 to securing 312 seats in the 2017 Assembly elections.

Meeting Details

The State Working Committee meeting was conducted at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University. The session was chaired by state BJP president and Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary. Key attendees included:

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
• Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak
• BJP national general secretaries Vinod Tawde and Smriti Irani

For official updates on policy initiatives or confirmed election manifestos, citizens should refer to the official communications issued by the Election Commission of India or the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national and state headquarters.