Jammu, September 15, 2026: Omar Abdullah, a prominent political figure, has asserted that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a matter that should be decided by the Parliament and not by individual states or Union Territories. His remarks come in response to the recent moves by several states to implement their own versions of the UCC.
Abdullah questioned the approach of introducing the UCC at the state level, particularly by states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He stated that if the government possesses the necessary numbers, the legislation should be presented in Parliament for a national decision. “If you have the numbers, bring it to Parliament. Why are you doing it through different states?” Abdullah was quoted as saying. He pointed out that the UCC could not be considered truly universal if it were to be implemented only in BJP-ruled states, as the party does not govern the entire country.
Further elaborating on his stance, Abdullah highlighted the potential for differing opinions among allies within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He cited reports indicating that the Janata Dal (United) has expressed reservations about implementing the UCC in Bihar. “According to reports, the Janata Dal (United) has directly said that it will not be implemented in Bihar. So if their own allies are not ready for it, how can they say that it should be implemented across the country?” he questioned.
Abdullah emphasized that a decision of such national significance should be made by Parliament, which represents the country as a whole. He drew a parallel with other major legislative proposals, such as ‘One Nation, One Election’ and reservation policies, which have been discussed in the context of Parliament. He expressed skepticism about the government’s ability to pass the UCC in Parliament, suggesting that the state-level approach might be a strategic maneuver due to a lack of sufficient numbers. “I don’t think they will be able to get it passed in Parliament. That is perhaps why they are taking this route,” he added.
The Chief Minister’s comments underscore the ongoing debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code in India. While some states have moved forward with their own legislation, figures like Abdullah advocate for a unified, parliamentary approach to ensure the code applies universally and is a product of national consensus.
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