Bhopal, July 19 -- Madhya Pradesh Minister Rakesh Singh on Sunday termed it a "crucial step" for the country after the state cabinet cleared the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Highlighting the historic nature of the decision, Singh stated that the cabinet meeting held in Jagdishpur holds immense significance due to the region's heritage of delivering vital messages on justice and equality.

"The move towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a crucial step for the country. While several other states have already made this decision, Madhya Pradesh is now moving forward in this direction," Singh told ANI.

Elaborating on the core features of the bill, the Minister emphasised that the UCC aims to establish absolute legal ...