Bhopal, July 21 -- Opposition Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, alleging that the state government was using the legislation to divert attention from issues concerning farmers, students and examination irregularities, while asserting that the party would oppose the Bill in the Assembly.

Congress MLA Dinesh Boss alleged that the government was trying to divert public attention from key issues by bringing the UCC Bill.

"The government is trying to divert attention with the UCC issue. The main issues concern the farmers and the recent irregularities regarding school examinations for young students; the meeting is focused on these matters as well," Boss said.

He said Congress would ...