Uttarakhand Assembly passes the historic Uniform Civil Code Bill

In a significant move, the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the historic Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on Wednesday. The bill was passed by voice vote amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram" in the Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government tabled the bill in the Assembly -- the first such move in any state since Independence. 

The bill was presented by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami with an aim to establish uniform marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion.

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today, detailed discussions were held on the bill. Speaking in the Assembly, CM Dhami said this is not an ordinary bill. "India is a vast nation and it presents ample opportunities for states to make significant strides and set precedents that can influence the entire country. Our state has got the opportunity to make history and provide a guiding path for the nation as a whole. It is imperative that other states across the country also embark on a similar trajectory, aligning their efforts towards fulfilling the aspirations and ideals set forth by the makers of the Constitution," he added.