UCC announcement by Amit Shah sparks turmoil in Bihar; JDU and LJP(R) distance themselves from BJP’s stance—what happens next?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a major announcement stating that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all 21 BJP and NDA-ruled states across the country before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This announcement has triggered a political upheaval in Bihar, with the JDU and LJP(R) distancing themselves from the BJP’s position. Meanwhile, several JDU leaders have categorically stated that the UCC will not be implemented in Bihar under any circumstances. The question now is: what happens next?