Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said he is confident that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before the 2029 Lok Sabha election.Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai on Sunday, Shah said the UCC had already been introduced in several states and would be expanded to other NDA-ruled states before 2029.“I am confident that we will implement the UCC in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029,” Shah said.Key HighlightsStatement by: Union Home Minister Amit ShahDate: September 13, 2026Place: Mumbai, MaharashtraMain issue: Uniform Civil CodeTarget: All 21 NDA-ruled statesTimeline stated: Before the 2029 Lok Sabha electionOther issues discussed: National security, NRC, illegal immigration and BJP's nationwide campaignWhat Is the Uniform Civil Code?The Uniform Civil Code India debate concerns the proposal for a common set of personal laws for citizens, regardless of religion. Such laws can cover areas including marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption and related family matters.Amit Shah's latest UCC announcement signals the BJP-led government's intention to expand the policy across NDA-governed states.Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement a Uniform Civil Code in 2025. Goa has also long had a distinct common civil-law framework based on its historical legal system, although its framework is not simply the same as Uttarakhand's UCC.Related Instagram Video :Amit Shah Says UCC Will Be Implemented in 21 NDA-RuledWhat Did Amit Shah Say About UCC?Shah said the BJP-led NDA government had already taken steps towards implementing the UCC in several states. He expressed confidence that the remaining NDA-ruled states would also introduce it before 2029.The statement gives a clear political timeline for the proposed UCC rollout 2029, although implementation in individual states would require the relevant legislative and administrative processes.The BJP UCC policy has been presented by the party as an effort to establish uniformity in personal laws. The proposal has also remained a politically debated issue because personal laws are closely connected with religious and cultural practices.What Else Did Shah Discuss?During the Mumbai press conference, Shah also spoke about the government's security policy. He cited surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor, saying these reflected what he described as a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.'He also discussed Article 370, Naxalism and developments in the Northeast, presenting them as major security challenges addressed by the government."On the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, Shah said discussions were underway with political parties and other stakeholders. He said a decision would be communicated once discussions were completed.On illegal immigration, Shah reiterated the government's position that illegal migrants would be identified and removed from India.Seva Sankalp Abhiyan AnnouncedShah also announced a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, scheduled from September 17 to October 17, to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public service.The campaign will involve BJP workers, NDA partners, voluntary organisations and people across states and Union Territories.The Amit Shah UCC 21 States statement, therefore, comes alongside a broader political campaign focused on governance, national security and the BJP-led government's policy priorities ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha election.Also Read : Madhya Pradesh Government to Table UCC Bill in July Assembly Session: CM Mohan Yadav
