The Karnataka government is seriously considering implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state to ensure equality, Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday.
While speaking during a programme to mark Constitution Day at Karnataka Vidhan Soudha, Bommai said his government is studying various aspects of the UCC.
“As far as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is concerned, we feel the UCC is desirable. The UCC has been part of the BJP’s manifesto at the national level for a long time now,” Bommai said.
“There are already committees formed by different state governments to implement it (UCC). We are also looking into it and studying various aspects and then we will take a call,” the Chief Minister further said.
Addressing party workers at Shivamogga, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s plans.
“We have been talking about the UCC since Deendayal Upadhyay. There is a serious thought going on in the country at the national and state levels. There is also an intention to implement it when the right time comes,” he said.
“We not only explore things that we believe can make people’s welfare possible and bring equality but also take strong measures to implement them,” the Chief Minister added.
Bommai also said the state government has decided to send copies of the Constitution and Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act to libraries in gram panchayats to ensure the functioning of the administration according to the law.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Constitution is his religious book and it is being followed by everyone. The decentralisation of power has taken place but still, it has to be done,” Bommai added.
