PM Modi Pushes For 'One Nation, One Civil Code' To Foster National Unity, Says Article 370 'Buried' Forever

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (31 October) emphasised his commitment to national social unity, advocating for "One Nation, One Election" and "One Nation, One Civil Code."

He argued that a secular civil code is essential to eliminate discrimination.

Addressing the National Unity Day parade in Gujarat’s Kevadia, the Prime Minister highlighted the constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the abrogation of Article 370.

Modi noted that for 70 years, the principles of Dr B R Ambedkar’s Constitution were not fully realised in the region.

“Article 370 was like a wall, hindering the implementation of our Constitution,” he said, declaring that the article has now been “buried forever.”

In the wake of recently concluded elections, the Prime Minister highlighted that, for the first time, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has taken an oath under the Indian Constitution. These remarks came as PM Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, praising his dedication to protecting India’s unity and sovereignty.

“Today we are all seeing the success of One Nation Identity – Aadhar and the world is also discussing it. Earlier, there were different tax systems in India, but we created the One Nation One Tax System – GST. We strengthened the country’s power sector with One Nation One Power Grid. We integrated the facilities available to the poor through the One Nation One Ration Card. We have provided the facility of One Nation One Health Insurance to the people of the country in the form of Ayushman Bharat,” the Prime Minister said.

“Under these efforts of ours for unity, we are now working towards One Nation One Election, which will strengthen India’s democracy, which will give optimum outcome of India’s resources and the country will gain new momentum in achieving the dream of a developed India. Today, India is moving towards One Nation One Civil Code that is a Secular Civil Code,” he added.

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