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Mumbai Tak Baithak returns as Fadnavis signals UCC push in Maharashtra
Fourth edition brings top political voices together as CM hints at UCC panel soon
MUMBAI: When ideas take the stage, headlines are never far behind. The fourth edition of Mumbai Tak Baithak turned into a high-profile platform for political debate and policy signals, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing that the state would move ahead with plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Hosted by digital-first news platform Mumbai Tak, the latest edition of its flagship intellectual property brought together political leaders, policymakers and public figures for discussions on governance, development and the future of Maharashtra.
The event featured an influential line-up including Devendra Fadnavis, Aaditya Thackeray, Chhagan Bhujbal, Satej Patil, Rohit Pawar, Sudhir Mungantiwar and senior journalist and author Girish Kuber. Actors Shreyas Talpade, Jitendra Joshi, Deepti Talpade and Prarthana Behere also participated in the event.
During his session, Fadnavis made one of the day’s biggest announcements, saying Maharashtra would “definitely” implement the Uniform Civil Code. He added that a committee would be constituted soon and that its formation would be announced during the upcoming Monsoon Assembly Session.
The discussions extended beyond politics, covering governance, policy priorities and the state’s broader development agenda. The complete conversation with the Chief Minister has been made available on Mumbai Tak’s YouTube channel.
Commenting on the event, Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, TAK Channels, said Mumbai Tak Baithak reflects the platform’s commitment to encouraging meaningful public discourse by bringing together influential voices to discuss leadership, policy and issues shaping Maharashtra.
The latest edition also underlined Mumbai Tak’s expanding digital presence. The platform now has more than 4.5 million subscribers and recorded over 980 million video views during FY 2025-26, reinforcing its position as one of Maharashtra’s leading digital news platforms.
