Dehradun: Uttarakhand has officially implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, 2025, making it the first state in independent India to enforce such a law. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that all preparations, including the approval of rules and training of relevant officials, had been completed for its rollout.

The UCC aims to promote societal uniformity, ensuring equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, Dhami said. He framed the law’s implementation as a part of a larger vision driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who envisions a developed, organised, harmonious, and self-reliant India.

The UCC was a major election promise of the BJP during the 2022 assembly elections, contributing to the party’s historic second consecutive victory. Following his re-election in March 2022, Dhami's government formed an expert committee led by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to draft the law.

After extensive consultations, the committee submitted a comprehensive four-volume draft in February 2024. The state assembly passed the legislation on February 7, 2024, and it received presidential assent shortly thereafter, clearing the way for implementation. Another expert committee, led by former chief secretary Shatrughna Singh, was tasked with finalising the rules, which were approved by the state cabinet, setting the implementation

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Phnom Penh(PTI): India on Saturday advised its citizens in Cambodia to avoid travelling to border areas as the clash between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border entered its third day.

The flare-up, which began on Thursday, has killed at least 32 people -- 19 in Thailand and 13 in Cambodia -- according to reports.

"In view of the ongoing clashes at the Cambodia-Thailand border, Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the border areas," the Indian embassy here said in an X post.

It also urged Indian citizens to contact the mission in case of any emergency at +855 92881676 or email cons.phnompenh@mea.gov.in.

On Friday, India issued a similar advisory to its citizens in Thailand, asking them to exercise caution and avoid travelling to seven provinces of the country.