JD(U) Clarifies Position on Uniform Civil Code Amid Internal NDA Rifts and RJD Invitation
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The Janata Dal (United) clarified its stance on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on September 15, 2026, stating that the party will analyze the provisions of the legislation before deciding on its support. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary stated that the party would review the bill and hold direct talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address any concerns. He noted that if the provisions are found to be unexceptionable, the party would not oppose them without reason.
This clarification follows conflicting reports regarding the party's position. A left leaning source reported that JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak stated the party supports the UCC at a national level but will not allow it to be implemented in Bihar. A center left source noted that while Rajak asserted the UCC would not be implemented in Bihar at any cost, other NDA allies such as the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) suggested the draft be made public for discussion first.
Amidst these tensions, the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) invited Nitish Kumar to leave the BJP and rejoin the RJD to form a new government. RJD leader Bhai Virendra argued that the BJP's policies are divisive and that the JD(U) should return to its principles of secularism and socialism. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary dismissed the offer, stating that the JD(U) is concerned only with the advice of its NDA coalition partners.
Additionally, the JD(U) addressed a proposal by national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha to rename the party as Janata Dal (Nitish). Chaudhary stated that the matter would be discussed at the party's national executive and council meetings before a final decision is reached.
How each side framed it
- Left
- Framed the event as a contradiction where the JD(U) supports the UCC nationally but opposes its implementation in Bihar.
- Centre-left
- Framed the event as a series of party clarifications and political maneuvering involving the RJD invitation.
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