Bengal to bring law against land & love jihad, implement UCC in 6 months: CM Suvendu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to implement a Uniform Civil Code and introduce laws against 'love jihad' and 'land jihad' within six months. He emphasized the protection of Indian culture and Sanatani traditions.
Why it matters
The announcement signals a shift toward more conservative, identity-focused governance in West Bengal, mirroring policies seen in other BJP-led states.
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said his government would introduce stringent laws against what he termed “love jihad” and “land jihad” within six months and implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.Speaking at an event marking the birth centenary of former VHP president Ashok Singhal, Adhikari said West Bengal would follow Uttarakhand and Gujarat in implementing the UCC.“Give us six months, will also bring stringent laws against love and land jihad,” news agency PTI quoted him as saying.The state government has already set up a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine a draft UCC.The proposed legislation seeks to bring uniformity in civil laws relating to marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption across communities.Adhikari said his government would function…
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