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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends UCC move, says NCP merger issue rests with Pawars

Hindustan Times Nov 11, 2026 at 07:01 AM IST India
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends UCC move, says...

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the state's Uniform Civil Code draft as a constitutional duty, rejecting opposition claims of unconstitutionality. He stated that the NCP merger decision rests solely with the Pawar factions, noting neither has informed the BJP of any plans.

Key takeaways

  • Fadnavis cited Directive Principles to justify the state's UCC drafting efforts.
  • The CM stated neither NCP faction has informed the BJP about a merger.
  • Fadnavis dismissed Bishnoi gang violence as attempts to create public fear.
  • The CBI is currently probing the Disha Salian case following court directions.
Read the original at Hindustan Times

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