BJP Advocate Karunasagar Celebrates President’s Approval of Gujarat’s 2026 Uniform Civil Code Bill

Hyderabad, Oct 3 – In a statement that resonated across the Indian diaspora, BJP leader and legal practitioner Karunasagar praised the recent presidential assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026. The approval, announced by the President of India, formalises the state’s effort to implement a uniform set of civil laws governing marriage, inheritance, and personal matters for all residents, irrespective of religion.

Karunasagar described the assent as a "historic legal milestone" and a step toward the broader national vision of a Uniform Civil Code, a long‑standing agenda of the ruling party. He emphasized that the Gujarat bill could serve as a model for other states seeking to harmonise personal law with constitutional principles.

For the South‑Asian community abroad, the development signals a shift in how civil matters may be regulated in India, potentially affecting families with cross‑religious ties and influencing debates on secularism and legal reform. While supporters view it as progress toward equality, critics caution about the need for inclusive dialogue. The Gujarat UCC Bill’s enactment will now be monitored closely as it moves from legislation to implementation.