‘Historic step’: After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

New Delhi: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making the state the second state in India after Uttarakhand to implement a unified personal law legal framework.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat has joined Uttarakhand in passing a common set of laws related to inter-community marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.federal minister of interior Amit Shah It welcomed the move, calling it a “historic step” to ensure equality for all citizens. He said in a post on X that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been working on the idea of ​​uniformity of laws since its inception.Shah said, “Since its inception, the BJP has been determined to bring uniform laws for every citizen of the country. Under the leadership of Modi, the state governments of the BJP are constantly moving in this direction. I am happy that after Uttarakhand, Gujarat has now also completed the historic task of passing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.”He also congratulated the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Lawmakers supporting the bill added that the country should be governed by laws that make all citizens equal.In a separate article, Patel described the development as a “historic moment” for the state and country. He said the UCC would ensure equal rights for women of different religions and castes and enhance their dignity and security.The chief minister added that the implementation process involved extensive public consultation and was guided by a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, which submitted a detailed report after studying various aspects of the issue.Patel said the new law aims to create a common legal framework while ensuring that no community faces discrimination. He expressed confidence that the UCC will strengthen the social fabric of the country and support inclusive development.