The Bharatiya Janata Party has pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code across Uttar Pradesh should voters return the party to office. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the party's political commitment to passing the common legal framework during a public address. While outlining this agenda, Shah also attacked the Samajwadi Party by contrasting its past actions against Ram devotees in Ayodhya with his party's successful construction of the Ram temple.
"You ordered firing on Ram devotees, we built the Ram temple," Shah said, targeting the Samajwadi Party.
Shah also reiterated the BJP's commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh, saying the party would bring it in if voted to power again.
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