The Chhattisgarh cabinet has decided to form a committee to draft a report on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), to be led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will nominate the committee members. The UCC aims to address issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and family disputes, which are currently regulated by various personal laws based on religion. The government noted that these multiple laws create legal inequalities and complexities. The committee will solicit input from citizens, organizations, and experts, potentially through a web portal, to inform its recommendations. Following this, a draft will be prepared for cabinet approval and presented to the state assembly. The UCC has been a contentious issue in India, with Article 44 of the Constitution advocating for its implementation. Uttarakhand and Gujarat have already passed UCC laws, while Madhya Pradesh is also considering similar actions. This move aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party's broader ideological goals, which include the construction of the Ram Temple and the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.