Hyderabad: The introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) promises to eradicate discriminatory practices ingrained in personal laws and assure gender equality. Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, the founder of Lok Satta, articulated in an interview that incorporating the Uniform Civil Code as a constitutional regulatory measure is a crucial step. This will help safeguard women's rights, protect children, enforce stringent actions against civil rights breaches that induce personal violence, and discard dogmatic beliefs, which he sees as the government's responsibility. Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan emphasized the importance of preserving the virtuous aspects of each religion while eradicating harmful practices to uphold the value of the constitution. He acknowledged the pervasive gender discrimination across religions, with women in some religions continuing to face injustice. He criticized the perception of the UCC's implementation across India as a religious issue, arguing that it's an unsuitable view in a modern state. The government's role should be focused on equal rights, children's protection, preventing personal violence, and
