Himachal Pradesh News
BJP Committed to Nationwide UCC Rollout, Says Anurag Thakur; Uttarakhand Leads the Way
Reaffirming the Bharatiya Janata Party’s long-standing commitment to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Monday said the party intends to expand its implementation across more states in a phased manner, following the model adopted by Uttarakhand.
Reaffirming the Bharatiya Janata Party’s long-standing commitment to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Monday said the party intends to expand its implementation across more states in a phased manner, following the model adopted by Uttarakhand.
Speaking to media persons in Shimla, Thakur stated that the UCC continues to remain one of the BJP’s core commitments and emphasized that its rollout in Uttarakhand marks an important milestone toward broader implementation across the country.
Anurag Thakur Targets Pakistan Over Terrorism
During the interaction, Thakur also criticized Pakistan, alleging that the neighboring country has failed in several sectors except promoting terrorism.
He said blaming India for Pakistan’s internal challenges has become a recurring pattern, while India continues to strengthen its position globally through economic growth, development initiatives, and international leadership.
Modi Government’s 12-Year Journey Highlighted
Highlighting the completion of 12 years of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thakur described the period as one driven by transparency, good governance, national security, public service, and inclusive growth.
According to him, India has progressed significantly over the last decade, moving from the world’s tenth-largest economy in 2014 to the fifth-largest economy today, while maintaining its status as one of the fastest-growing major economies.
Thakur also claimed that over 25 crore people have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty during this period.
Flagship Welfare Schemes Mentioned
The BJP leader credited several central government schemes for improving the lives of millions of citizens, including:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- Ayushman Bharat
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Ujjwala Yojana
- PM Jan Dhan Yojana
- Digital India
- Startup India
- PM Vishwakarma
- PM-Kisan
He said these initiatives have contributed significantly to social welfare, financial inclusion, and rural development across the country.
Support for Himachal Pradesh
Thakur further stated that the Centre has continued extending financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh for infrastructure development, disaster rehabilitation, healthcare facilities, and capital investment projects.
He informed that under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), projects worth more than ₹2,247 crore, including 294 rural road projects, have been approved for the state.
Temple Visit and Environmental Initiative
During his visit to Shimla, Thakur offered prayers at the historic Jakhu Temple and later participated in a tree plantation drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development.
He also met Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhawan.
