NEW DEHLI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated his call for the implementation of a uniform civil code, which would replace the country’s existing religion-based laws. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi on Independence Day, Modi emphasized that a secular civil code is crucial for national unity, though he acknowledged resistance from some minority groups.
Modi argued that the current system, which uses various religious laws to govern personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance, fosters division and inequality. He described the existing civil code as “communal” and stressed the need for a single legal framework to unify the nation. The push for a uniform civil code has been a central theme in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election platforms, though Modi did not specify any immediate legislative plans.
With the BJP recently losing its parliamentary majority, the government now depends on regional allies for support, which will be vital for advancing this controversial measure. In his nearly 100-minute speech, Modi also addressed other significant issues, including the proposal for simultaneous state and national elections and ongoing efforts to reform and modernize India’s infrastructure.
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