Mumbai, 23 June (HS): Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra's Deputy

Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader, restated the party's support for the

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Tuesday, emphasizing the need of equitable justice.

As I previously stated, Balasaheb Thackeray has long supported the

Uniform Civil Code; now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares this perspective,

as does the Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena believes that there is a need for a

Uniform Civil Code in the country and that everyone should be treated

equally, Shinde remarked.

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane also voiced his support for the initiative,

emphasizing the importance of properly executing constitutional principles. He

replied, How can those who abide by our Constitution, which mentions the

UCC, oppose it? How can you argue against the Constitution if you embrace

it? If you want Sharia law, it is not implemented in our nation; thus,

individuals who demand Sharia law should relocate to a country where it is in

effect. Our Constitution shall be followed in its entirety. Rane commented on

six MPs leaving Uddhav Thackeray's side to join the Shiv Sena led by Eknath

Shinde, stating, They realized that Uddhav Thackeray has become Uddhav

Khan...They chose to pursue the Hindutva route.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi