Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes UCC Bill amid Congress sloganeering
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill amid protests from Congress MLAs. The legislation aims to regulate marriage and live-in relationships, with the Chief Minister framing it as a move toward equality and justice for women.
Why it matters
The implementation of a UCC is a major policy shift in India, sparking intense debate over religious freedom, cultural heritage, and secularism.
The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) passed the Bill to bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the State amid uproar by Congress MLAs who demanded that it be sent to a select committee.
The Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code 2026 Bill, which was introduced in the House on Monday (July 20, 2026), was passed through a voice vote on the second day of the Assembly’s Monsoon Session even as Congress MLAs continued sloganeering on issues like paper leak, donation theft at Ayodhya Ram Temple, prompting brief adjournments to proceedings.
The Bill seeks to criminalise polygamy and nikaha halala, while also making registration of live-in relationships mandatory.
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