NEW DELHI: In an exclusive interview with The New Indian’s Executive Editor, Rohan Dua, Baijayant Panda, a 5-time Member of Parliament and the Delhi BJP Election In-charge, discussed the relevance of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and its potential implementation in Delhi.
When asked about the BJP’s core themes of UCC and One Nation One Election, Panda highlighted the importance of UCC in modern democracies.
“The Uniform Civil Code is a requirement of any modern democracy, where every citizen is equal,” Panda said.
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“It is also embedded in our constitution. Dr. Ambedkar, who shaped our constitution, strongly advocated for equality among citizens. This is not just a political issue; it is a matter of principle.” Panda highlighted
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Panda emphasized that the UCC is a fundamental pillar to ensure equal rights for all citizens, adding, “Because of the tragedy of partition, some parts of the agenda were left unfinished. But there was always a clear direction to implement them, and UCC was part of that.”
The BJP leader explained that vote bank politics often prevents the implementation of such laws.
“UCC doesn’t suit the interests of vote bank politics because they pander to different groups,” Panda said. “But sooner or later, it has to happen.”
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Panda pointed out that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the BJP government has been fulfilling many of these long-standing objectives, such as the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Now UCC has reached a stage where it is being taken up state by state,” he said.
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He also referred to the recent implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand.
“Uttarakhand has finally implemented UCC after a process that took two to three years,” he stated.
As discussions around UCC gain momentum, Panda’s comments reinforce the BJP’s stance that the code is a necessary step toward ensuring equality and justice in India.
