NDA Alliance Divisions
Amit Shah's Uniform Civil Code Pledge Exposes Strains Within the NDA Alliance
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JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the party is also awaiting the UCC bill’s exact wording before deciding its position, adding that the party would raise any concerns directly with Amit Shah and seek amendments or clarifications if necessary.
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The JD(U) is considering a proposal to rename itself the Janata Dal (Nitish), an issue discussed alongside the party’s position on the UCC and the RJD’s invitation to Nitish Kumar.
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Tripura’s month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will not fully gather pace until after September 29 because the model code of conduct is in force for elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
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Tripura has formed a monitoring committee led by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy to supervise a 12-point programme spanning urban areas, schools and anganwadi centres, with ministers, legislators and other public representatives expected to participate.
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The Tripura campaign’s stated theme is “Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva,” and its planned activities include public-engagement initiatives such as “Seva Ki Kahani,” “Seva Setu Abhiyan” and a “Seva First Innovation Challenge.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will implement a Uniform Civil Code in all 21 states it governs before the 2029 elections, according to The Hindu. The pledge has immediately exposed cracks in the coalition, with key allies like JD(U) signaling they will study the bill carefully before deciding, while others demand exemptions for tribal areas and local customs The Hindu.
What the Uniform Civil Code Would Change
The Uniform Civil Code would create common laws for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption across India, replacing different religious personal laws Business Today. Article 44 of India's Constitution calls for this uniform code but has never been fully enforced nationally Business Today. Uttarakhand already has a working version, and Gujarat passed its own UCC bill in March 2026 The Hindu.
Shah pointed to earlier reforms as proof the plan can work: the government banned triple talaq (instant divorce), removed Articles 370 and 35A, and passed new criminal laws Business Today. He also said the government reduced Naxalist violence and reached peace deals in the Northeast Business Today.
JD(U) Pumps the Brakes on Implementation
Bihar's ruling JD(U) made clear that national NDA support does not mean the state will automatically adopt the code, according to The Hindu. Senior JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the party will first read the exact bill text and consult directly with Amit Shah The Hindu. "If we have any concerns, we will request the Home Minister to address them," Chaudhary stated The Hindu.
The JD(U) is also discussing renaming itself Janata Dal (Nitish), a sign of internal tension within the alliance The Hindu. The opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has publicly invited JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar to leave the BJP coalition The Hindu.
Other Allies Offer Qualified Support With Caveats
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha backed the code but suggested tribal autonomous areas could be exempt from it The Pioneer. Shiv Sena, TDP, and Hindustani Awam Morcha also supported the plan, though all three stressed the need for consultation and sensitivity to India's religious and cultural diversity The Hindu. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rejected the state-by-state approach entirely, calling instead for a single nationwide parliamentary debate Press Trust of India.
Shah's Broader Push Under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Amit Shah announced the government will run the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, 2026, to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public office The Pioneer. The month-long campaign will include blood drives, lamp-lighting events, and public engagement programs across states The Pioneer. In Tripura, the campaign will delay until after September 29 because elections for the Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council are underway, which triggers a model code of conduct The Pioneer.
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