Kolkata, June 28 -- Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday defended the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying it has long been a key part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto and asserting that the party was implementing its commitments in accordance with its electoral promises.

Speaking to ANI, Majumdar also referred to concerns over demographic changes raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the government was moving forward on issues related to demographic shifts.

"The UCC has been a key part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto. Our government is working in accordance with our manifesto. As for the issues of 'Love Jihad' and 'Land Jihad' mentioned by Suvendu Adhikari, the Prime Minister has also expres...