The Rajasthan government has taken a new step toward implementing the Uniform Civil Code, or UCC, by directly reaching out to residents through text messages. The state government is now sending SMS messages to people's mobile phones asking for their opinions and suggestions on the subject. The message urges people to share their views and become part of the policy making process. The government has said that public opinion on the UCC law will also be considered important.
What the SMS actually says
The message being sent by the government clearly states that the Rajasthan government intends to implement the Uniform Civil Code and is inviting valuable suggestions from the public in this regard. People have been asked to share their views on the committee's website, so that their participation is also ensured in the process of drafting the policy. A special arrangement has been made for this initiative by the Home Department. After this message reached people's phones, discussions around the UCC have also picked up pace among many residents, with people talking about it among themselves.
A dedicated portal to collect suggestions
To gather public feedback, the government has also set up a separate online portal where anyone can submit their views and suggestions. The same portal also carries information about the committee and its contact details, so that people can reach out to the committee directly if needed. In other words, it is not just the SMS campaign, a full digital system has been put in place for people to register their suggestions.
Government emphasises public participation
The government says that the opinion of ordinary citizens on the UCC law is being treated as important, which is why suggestions are being sought by sending SMS messages directly to the public. The stated aim is to connect as many people as possible with this process, so that the policy is shaped not just at the government level but also with public participation.
What happens next
For now, the government has invited suggestions from the public alongside its stated intent to implement the UCC. It remains to be seen how many suggestions come in from different sections of society and how the committee incorporates them into its report. As this process moves forward in the coming days, discussions around the UCC in the state are expected to intensify further.
