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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Vows UCC, Anti-Jihad Laws in Six Months
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 19:15
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Vows UCC, Anti-Jihad Laws in Six Months
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within six months, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
- •Adhikari announced plans for stringent laws against "love jihad," "land jihad," and religious conversion.
- •He paid tribute to late VHP leader Ashok Singhal, recalling his role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and emphasizing the protection of Sanatan traditions and cultural heritage.
- •Adhikari outlined measures to protect cows, promote the distribution of the Gita, revive Vedic studies, and serve Tulsi Mata, assuring government support.
- •He announced a ban on alcohol consumption on Ashtami, adherence to panchang timings for Durga Puja rituals, and plans to develop the Gangasagar Mela to international standards.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised to introduce the Uniform Civil Code in the state within six months and bring stringent laws against religious conversion, love jihad, and land jihad.
Suvendu Adhikari announced that no Durga Puja inaugurations will take place during Pitru Paksha, alcohol consumption will be completely prohibited on Ashtami, and puja rituals will be conducted strictly according to panchang timings.
The event was organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad to mark the birth centenary of late VHP leader Ashok Singhal.
