New Delhi, May 27 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the people of Assam after the state Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, calling it a long-standing commitment of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a step towards ensuring a uniform law for every citizen.

Sharing a post on X, Shah said the UCC has been the "BJP's resolve since its foundation" and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling BJP-ruled states to move ahead with a uniform legal framework for all citizens.

"Congratulations to the people of Assam. UCC has been the BJP's resolve since the day of its foundation. Under PM Narendra Modi Ji's leadership, BJP-led state governments are establishing a uniform law for every citizen," ...