BJP MP Kirodilal Meena moved a private member bill seeking enactment of Uniform Civil Code in India. The BJP government backed it stating that it is the right of member to raise an issue of national importance. Article 44 of Indian Constitution provides for Uniform Civil Code. Constitution framers have kept UCC under the directive principles of state policy. It has been a debatable topic for decades.
However the opposition criticized this move stating that it will destroy the social fabric of society and concept of unity in diversity which is prevalent in society.