Rush Hour: BJP promises UCC in Uttar Pradesh, Saurav Das faces HC notice over nationality & more

What happened: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said a Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in Uttar Pradesh if the BJP returns to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. The Madras High Court issued notice to Saurav Das and the Union government on a petition seeking a citizenship investigation. Key numbers: 2027 Assembly elections; 21 states; Why it matters: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the proposal, saying a Uniform Civil Code was "not worth implementing." The petitioner also sought cancellation of Das' passport and Aadhaar card if he is found to be a foreign citizen.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said a Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in Uttar Pradesh if the BJP returns to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. The Madras High Court issued notice to Saurav Das and the Union government on a petition seeking a citizenship investigation.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the proposal, saying a Uniform Civil Code was "not worth implementing." The petitioner also sought cancellation of Das' passport and Aadhaar card if he is found to be a foreign citizen.