India moving towards One Nation One Civil Code: PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is moving towards One Nation One Civil Code which is a "secular civil code".

"Today India is moving towards One Nation One Civil Code that is a secular civil code," Modi said in his address at the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas" (National Unity Day) celebration here in Gujarat.

Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister Modi also mentioned, "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."

During the event, the PM administered the Unity oath and paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 149th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar.

He said the last 10 years have been full of unprecedented achievements for the unity and integrity of India, and the commitment to national unity is visible in every work and mission of the government.

"As true Indians, it's our duty to celebrate every effort towards national unity with enthusiasm and energy, strengthening new resolves, hopes, and excitement," he added.

Modi said that by promoting India's languages, the government has strengthened the bonds of unity, adding that the new education policy is a shining example, which the nation has proudly embraced.

He also said those who chanted the name of the Constitution had insulted it so much. “The reason was the wall of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370 has been buried forever. For the first time, voting was done without discrimination in this assembly election."

The Prime Minister said, "For the first time, the Chief Minister of that place has taken oath on the Constitution of India. This scene must have given immense satisfaction to the makers of the Indian Constitution."

Modi termed Naxalism a "terrifying disease" that has been uprooted and thrown away.

"You should understand that at one time, a red corridor existed from Nepal’s Pashupatinath to Tirupati in India. I am pleased to say that due to relentless efforts over the past ten years, Naxalism is now counting its last breaths in India," said the PM.