Union Home Minister Amit Shah Announces UCC in NDA States by 2029
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Mumbai that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented by 2029 across all 21 States where the BJP and NDA are in power. Addressing the press during the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan', Shah asserted the government's firm commitment to deporting all illegal immigrants from the country. He also commented on political developments, handling of Gen Z protests, and urged the diamond industry to expand lab-grown diamond manufacturing capacity significantly.
Key Points
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that UCC will be implemented by 2029 in all 21 NDA-ruled States.
- The government reiterated its firm commitment to deporting all illegal immigrants from India.
- Shah emphasized the importance of free expression in a democracy while contrasting current governance with Emergency-era styles.
- He urged the Indian diamond industry to scale up the lab-grown diamond ecosystem significantly.
Exam Facts
- Target year for UCC implementation in NDA States: 2029
- Target states/governing coalition: 21 NDA-ruled States
- Campaign mentioned: Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan (September 17 to October 17)
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