The BJP has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, demonstrating its commitment to core promises. This move, facilitated by central leadership and aimed to be implemented incrementally, could be a precursor for similar laws in BJP-governed states like UP, Gujarat, and Assam. This follows other key BJP agendas like the Ram Mandir construction and scrapping J&K's special status.
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