New Laws for All People in West Bengal

西孟加拉邦全民新法

Jun 26, 2026, 22:20
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The BJP government in West Bengal wants a new law. This law is called the Uniform Civil Code. They will talk about it on June 29.

西孟加拉邦的 BJP 政府希望制定一項新法，稱為《統一民法典》。他們將於 6 月 29 日對此進行討論。

Main Body

This law makes the same rules for everyone. It changes rules for marriage, divorce, and money. A retired judge will help write the law. West Bengal will be the fourth state with this law.

這項法律讓每個人都適用相同的規則，將修改關於結婚、離婚及財產的規定。一名退休法官將協助起草此法。西孟加拉邦將成為第四個實行此法的邦。

The government also wants new rules about religion. They want to stop people from forcing others to change their religion. Also, students in schools must say a special patriotic song called 'Vande Mataram'.

政府還希望制定關於宗教的新規則，旨在防止強迫他人改變信仰。此外，學校的學生必須演唱一首名為《Vande Mataram》的愛國歌曲。

Another party, the TMC, does not like these laws. They say these laws are not fair. In another state called Chhattisgarh, people also worry that these laws hurt tribal groups.

另一個政黨 TMC 並不贊成這些法律，認為這些法律並不公平。在另一個稱為恰蒂斯加爾邦的地方，人們也擔心這些法律會損害部落群體。

Conclusion

The government wants to start the new law. However, many people and other parties disagree.

政府希望開始執行新法，然而許多民眾及其他政黨並不贊同。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The Power of "Want"

In the article, we see the word want used many times. For A2 students, this is the best way to talk about desires or plans.

How it works: Person →\rightarrow want(s) →\rightarrow thing/action

Examples from the text:

  • The government wants a new law. →\rightarrow (They desire a law)
  • They want to stop people... →\rightarrow (They desire to stop an action)

🛠 Quick Rule

  • I / You / We / They →\rightarrow want
  • He / She / It / The Government →\rightarrow wants (Add the 's')

Comparison:

  • "The BJP government wants..."
  • "Other parties disagree..." (They do not want it)

✍️ Simple Vocabulary Swap

Instead of saying 'I wish for', just use want. It is the most natural way to speak in English at this level.

Vocabulary Learning

law (n.)
A rule made by the government that everyone must follow.
Example:The law says you must stop at a red light.
divorce (n.)
The legal end of a marriage.
Example:After the divorce, the parents lived in different cities.
retired (adj.)
Someone who has stopped working because they are older.
Example:My grandfather is a retired teacher.
forcing (v.)
Making someone do something they do not want to do.
Example:You cannot force people to eat food they dislike.
patriotic (adj.)
Having strong love and support for your own country.
Example:The students sang a patriotic song during the holiday.
tribal (adj.)
Relating to a group of people with the same ancestors and culture.
Example:The museum has many beautiful tribal masks.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion from someone else.
Example:I disagree with you about the best movie.
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