Rajasthan to introduce Uniform Civil Code, says CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government would be introducing the Rajasthan Civil Code 2026 in line with the constitutional spirit of Article 44, which provides for a Uniform Civil Code. Addressing the state-level Independence Day function at Dr Karni Singh Stadium here, Sharma said the proposed legislation would seek to ensure a uniform legal framework for all citizens of the state. He said the government had taken several big and tough steps to strengthen law and order and create an atmosphere of peace and security in Rajasthan. Sharma said that a legislation had been enacted to check unlawful religious conversions through inducement or fraudulent means. "The government is following a zero tolerance policy towards crime and corruption. This has helped reduce crime and create an atmosphere of peace in the state," he said. Speaking about the state's development agenda, Sharma said the government was committed to fulfilling the vision of 'Viks