Kolkata, June 27 -- West Bengal Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay on Saturday said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill will be introduced in the state Assembly on June 29, asserting that the state will join the list of states that have enacted the law.

Speaking on the issue of UCC, Chattopadhyay said the government had already outlined its position in its manifesto.

"We had clearly stated our position on the UCC in our manifesto. On the 29th, we will introduce the UCC in the Bengal Legislative Assembly, pass it, and ensure Bengal joins the club of states that have enacted the UCC," he told ANI.

BJP MLA Sarbori Mukherjee also backed the demand for UCC, saying it was necessary to address multiple issues in the state.

"UCC is necessary...