'Essential for unifying society': Mohan Bhagwat bats for nationwide UCC
The Hindu
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat advocates for a nationwide Uniform Civil Code, emphasising its importance for societal unity.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has advocated for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), modelled after the one in Uttarakhand, terming it essential for unifying society.
At a former servicemen’s event on Monday evening (February 23, 2026) to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mr. Bhagwat said, “It would be a very good thing if the UCC is implemented… It would be good if it happened across the country. I believe it should be implemented in this way (like in Uttarakhand).”
Uttarakhand was the first state in the country to implement the UCC on January 27 last year.
Terming the UCC essential for unifying society, the RSS chief said that after the draft proposal for Uttarakhand was put up for public discussions, it drew suggestions from 3 lakh people, which were all looked into.
Asked about the UGC regulations aimed to curb caste-based discrimination at higher educational institutions, which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, Mr. Bhagwat refused to comment, saying the matter is currently before the top court.
Addressing the event attended by veterans and serving officers from the military and paramilitary forces, the RSS chief said that while the country is independent, defence forces will always be needed to safeguard the freedom.
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