Mains Question:
Question: In recent times, various Indian states are increasing pushing for ‘Uniform Civil Code’. Discuss its impact on Indian federalism and challenges in its implementation?
Question Mapping
- Subject: Polity and Governance (GS-II)
- Sub-topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure
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- Introduction: Initiate with the current status of Uniform Civil Code and Personal law in Indian Constitution.
- Explain in brief what is Uniform Civil Code
- Now discuss the impact of UCC in Indian Federalism.
- Also discuss the challenges associated with its implementation.
- Conclude with the social and political effect of UCC on India.
Context:
The recent clashes between India and China have opened the entire border with China to moves and counter-moves from both sides. Diplomatic relations with China are facing a strategic challenge.
Status of India-China Relations
- Absence of Dialogue: There is no strategic dialogue between India and China at the highest levels of leadership and it is a matter of concern.
- Tactical-level talks: It has long been clear that the impasse at the border cannot be managed purely by tactical-level talks as the strategic orientations from both sides are changing.
- How both countries look at each other: India uses a bilateral frame, whereas for China it is India’s relationship with other countries that is the test of where India stands.