Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal articulated optimism regarding the enforcement of the Uniform Civil Code, asserting that several regions have commenced its enactment.

Meghwal conveyed this sentiment whilst addressing attendees at a symposium on ‘India’s Progressive Trajectory in the Governance of Legal System for Criminal Proceedings’ in this locale. “The UCC is delineated in the BJP manifesto. Certain territories such as Goa and Uttarakhand have initiated its application. The coalition governing at the central level exhibits robustness, leaving no cause for apprehension,” Meghwal expounded during his discourse.

In the previous week, following Meghwal’s assertion that the UCC remains a priority for the BJP, the JDU stated that any such initiative necessitates consensus. KC Tyagi, a leader of the JD(U), expressed that while the party doesn’t oppose the UCC, it advocates for a consensus-driven approach. The Minister of Law criticized purported instances of post-electoral unrest in West Bengal, underscoring the central government’s vigilance.

He remarked that such occurrences of post-electoral tumult are deleterious to a democratic nation like India. “Elections constitute a pivotal aspect of democracy. Post-electoral strife is untenable. The situation in Bengal is within our purview, and the government remains vigilant. Upholding the rule of law is imperative for the democratic fabric,” Meghwal emphasized.

The BJP established a four-member panel on Saturday to investigate alleged political upheaval in West Bengal, castigating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for purportedly turning a blind eye.

A statement issued by the BJP read, “Mamata Banerjee assumes a passive stance, while cohorts from her party perpetrate assaults and intimidate opposition cadres and voters with impunity. The Calcutta High Court has taken cognizance of these transgressions, extending the deployment of CAPF until June 21, and has scheduled a hearing on June 18 to address the matter.”