A committee formed to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Madhya Pradesh, under BJP rule, has recommended excluding Adivasis from the proposed legislation.

The UCC aims to establish a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption across all citizens, replacing community-specific religious laws.

The panel, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, submitted its report to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, which will now be reviewed by the law department.Scheduled Tribes, constituting 21% of Madhya Pradesh's population, are excluded from the UCC's scope.This decision aligns with BJP's long-term agenda for a uniform personal law, following states like Uttarakhand and Gujarat's progress.The bill is expected to be introduced during the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.Critics argue the exclusion of Adivasis may perpetuate marginalization, while proponents highlight the need for a secular legal framework.The debate underscores tensions between cultural preservation and modern legal uniformity in India.