Uttarakhand, Jan. 27 -- As Uttarakhand marked one year of the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday, hailed the bill saying it had laid the foundation for equality and social harmony in the state.

"Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on Uniform Civil Code Day. This historic initiative, launched under the inspiration of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, is not merely a law, but a strong foundation for equality, transparency, and social harmony. The primary objective of the Uniform Civil Code is to ensure complete equality for women in their statutory rights. This system eliminates discrimination against women in matters suc...