Bengal parties hit back at BJP's UCC pitch in Bengal poll battle
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The BJP has stepped up its push for a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal, positioning it as a key campaign plank ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Opposition parties have accused the BJP of diverting attention from economic concerns and attempting to polarize the electorate.
The BJP is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah have flagged the issue during recent visits to the state. Opposition parties have accused the BJP of diverting attention from economic concerns. The UCC refers to a single set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The concept has never been implemented nationwide, but Uttarakhand enacted its own version in 2025. Critics warn that the issue could sharpen religious divides in Bengal's politically sensitive landscape.
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