New Delhi, 25 March (H.S.):

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed delight Wednesday over the Gujarat Assembly's passage of the Uniform Civil Code bill reaffirming BJP's founding pledge for uniform laws applicable to all citizens irrespective of background.

Posting on social media platform X Shah congratulated Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and supporting legislators noting that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership BJP state governments are steadily advancing this constitutional directive. After Uttarakhand Gujarat's historic step demonstrates unwavering commitment he emphasized adding that India must progress not through appeasement but equal laws embodying both priority and resolve.

The bill introduced Tuesday sparked seven hours of fierce debate touching triple talaq Shah Bano case live-in relationships and marriage registration with opposition questioning intent while ruling side hailed equality milestone. Key provisions mandate marriage registration uniform divorce rules severe penalties for polygamy and live-in relationship disclosure within three months.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar