NDA's northeast allies oppose Uniform Civil Code: 'It will curb rights of indigenous'
1 year, 5 months ago

NDA's northeast allies oppose Uniform Civil Code: 'It will curb rights of indigenous'

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: The ongoing exercise to bring in uniform civil code has triggered angry reactions in north-eastern states with NDA’s allies fearing that it would curb freedoms and rights of indigenous tribes of the region. Amid the angry reaction of various tribal bodies, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that “UCC goes against the actual idea of India itself”. Clarifying that UCC was not acceptable to them, Mr Sangma, who is also the president of National People's Party BJP’s closest allies in the north-east told reporters, “The UCC will break our society, we can't accept it.” Mr Sangma said, “The uniform civil code is not acceptable to the NPP. It should not be touched.” In Nagaland, BJP's other ally, the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, also opposed the move stating that "implementing UCC will have a negative impact on the freedom and rights of the minority communities and tribal people of India".

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Elusive consensus: even those backing UCC demand exemption for tribal communities
4 months, 1 week ago

Elusive consensus: even those backing UCC demand exemption for tribal communities

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging of the issue of a Uniform Civil Code, albeit now termed a “secular civil code”, may be seen as his attempt at trying to complete the third big core issue of the Sangh Parivar after the construction of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and abrogation of Article 370, but even within the Bharatiya Janata Party, …

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’
4 months, 1 week ago

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’

The Hindu  

Allies of the NDA, the Janata Dal and Telugu Desam Party have struck a cautious note after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of his government’s push for a Uniform Civil Code, albeit reframed as a “secular civil code”. Tyagi had said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s submission before the Law Commission exploring the issue was the party’s stand on …

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources
5 months, 1 week ago

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government may not be keen on bringing any law pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code through Parliament and would instead prefer states to bring in their own legislation, top Bhartiya Janata Party sources said on Friday. This February, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand passed the UCC Bill, becoming India’s first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, which entails common …

Union Law Minister Meghwal says Uniform Civil Code is part of the government’s agenda
6 months, 1 week ago

Union Law Minister Meghwal says Uniform Civil Code is part of the government’s agenda

The Hindu  

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on June 11 said the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code was part of the Narendra Modi government’s agenda. On the issue of ‘One Nation One Election’, Mr. Meghwal said the committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind had submitted its report, and the Law Commission was also working on the subject. Mr. Meghwal …

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday described the Uniform Civil Code as an ideological issue for the Bharatiya Janata Party and hinted at the introduction of the UCC at an appropriate time in India’s most populous State. at the appropriate time, the BJP government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi abolished Article 370, construction …

‘Not against Uniform Civil Code but...': Cong on UCC debut in Uttarakhand assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Not against Uniform Civil Code but...': Cong on UCC debut in Uttarakhand assembly

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand leader of opposition Yashpal Arya on Tuesday said the Congress is not against the Uniform Civil Code bill, that was tabled in the assembly. Congress leader Harish Rawat hit out at the Pushkar Singh Dhami government, alleging that the rules are not being followed and the ruling dispensation is ‘very eager’ to get it passed. ‘Moment of pride for …

Uniform Civil Code: Tribal communities in north eastern India fear erosion of customary laws, cultural heritage
1 year, 4 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Tribal communities in north eastern India fear erosion of customary laws, cultural heritage

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 27, 2023 11:00 IST - 7 MINS READ The proposal for the introduction of a uniform civil code in the country has raised concerns among tribal and ethnic communities across India, with the leaders of many tribal bodies in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradhesh, Jharkhand and elsewhere issuing statements in protest. As president of the ruling Mizo National Front, …

Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC
1 year, 4 months ago

Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC

The Hindu  

The need for a united effort to resist the Uniform Civil Code was the highlight of the Muslim Coordination Committee’s seminar held here on Wednesday, in which leaders from ideologically opposite parties such as the CPI, CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim league and organisations like the Jamaat-e-Islami shared the dais for a common cause. The committee is a …

Karnataka CM assures protection to minorities over UCC
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM assures protection to minorities over UCC

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A delegation of Muslim Personal Law Board met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday expressing apprehensions over the implementation of Uniform Civil Code and the delegation received assurance from the Chief Minister that the interests of Minority communities would be protected and respond to the implementation of Uniform Civil Code after publication of draft. The delegation of the …

BJP ally NDPP in Nagaland to oppose Uniform Civil Code, informs minister
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP ally NDPP in Nagaland to oppose Uniform Civil Code, informs minister

Live Mint  

Nagaland Minister KG Kenye Tuesday said the state government is against the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code and has urged the Law Commission to exempt the Nagaland from the purview of implementing the UCC. K G Kenye, Nagaland Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs, told a press conference in Kohima that the state government has officially made the …

Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline

The Hindu  

An eight-member group, set up to advice Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Uniform Civil Code, felt that uniformity on personal laws of different communities was not necessary even though there is scope for reforms of personal laws On July 15, members of this group held a closed door meeting at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in which the overwhelming …

Uniform Civil Code: Ambedkar was in favour of Bill, says Ramdas Athawale
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Ambedkar was in favour of Bill, says Ramdas Athawale

Firstpost  

Recently, in a mega survey on Uniform Civil Code conducted by News18, it was found that at least 67.2 per cent of Muslim women support the common law for all Indians for matters such as marriage, divorce and adoption. Union minister Ramdas Athawale said on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code would not harm the interests of Muslims or the …

If UCC Introduced, The Pluralism Of The Nation Will Be Finished: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi
1 year, 5 months ago

If UCC Introduced, The Pluralism Of The Nation Will Be Finished: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

ABP News  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday met Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao and discussed the Uniform Civil Code proposed by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Owaisi stated that the UCC is not just a Muslim issue but also a Christian issue, and he believes that its implementation would destroy the beauty and culture of the nation. Owaisi …

Uniform Civil Code in India possible only in principle: Javed Akhtar
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code in India possible only in principle: Javed Akhtar

India Today  

Opining about the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in India, lyricist Javed Akhtar on Friday said though he likes the idea of it “in principle”, it is not something feasible given the plurality of India, an extremely diverse nation. In an interview with India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, Javed Akhtar said that India was unlike a European nation …

UCC row: Centre, Opposition locked horns at Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

UCC row: Centre, Opposition locked horns at Uniform Civil Code

Live Mint  

Opposition parties and the Centre have locked horns over the Uniform Civil Code controversy. Here's a 10-point guide on Uniform Civil Code 1) Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt alleged the Congress was raising concerns about UCC to push its policy of "appeasement politics" and asked the party to refrain from "creating misapprehensions" about it. 2) The AIADMK's released its election …

AIADMK will oppose Uniform Civil Code, says Edappadi K Palaniswami
1 year, 5 months ago

AIADMK will oppose Uniform Civil Code, says Edappadi K Palaniswami

Live Mint  

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said his party will oppose Uniform Civil Code. The BJP's southern ally reiterated its stand against the implementation of the UCC after reporters asked Palaniswami questions on BJP's push for Uniform Civil Code. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Indresh Kumar on Tuesday said once the Uniform Civil Code is implemented it will put an …

‘UCC to affect religious rights of minorities’, says AIADMK’s election manifesto
1 year, 5 months ago

‘UCC to affect religious rights of minorities’, says AIADMK’s election manifesto

Live Mint  

The AIADMK's released its election manifesto stating that the Uniform Civil Code could potentially harm the religious freedoms of minority communities in India. As reported by ANI, the party's election manifesto reads, “AIADMK will urge the Government of India not to bring any amendments to the constitution for a Uniform Civil Code that will adversely affect the religious rights of …

'Read our manifesto': BJP ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

'Read our manifesto': BJP ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

AIADMK chief K Palaniswami on Wednesday reiterated the party's stand on the Uniform Civil Code, and said that it strongly objects to it. Despite AIADMK being the Bhartiya Janata Party 's ally in Tamil Nadu, Palaniswami said it doesn't support UCC, and it is made amply clear in party manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The AIADMK will urge …

UCC will destroy the very existence of tribal communities, says C.K. Janu
1 year, 5 months ago

UCC will destroy the very existence of tribal communities, says C.K. Janu

The Hindu  

Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha leader C.K. Janu has said that the proposed Uniform Civil Code will destroy the very existence of the tribal communities in the country. Speaking to media persons here on Monday, Ms. Janu said that the UCC would adversely affect the identity and lifestyle of the communities. Ms. Janu said the culture and lifestyle of the tribal people …

‘Not against UCC, but don’t support the way BJP…’: Mayawati
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Not against UCC, but don’t support the way BJP…’: Mayawati

Live Mint  

BSP national president Mayawati on Sunday clarified that the Bahujan Samaj Party is not against the ‘Uniform Civil Code ’ while saying it doesn't support the way BJP is trying to implement it in the country. Addressing a media briefing here, Mayawati said, “Our party is not against the implementation of UCC but we do not support the way BJP …

'Not opposed to UCC, but don't support...': Mayawati's swipe at BJP
1 year, 5 months ago

'Not opposed to UCC, but don't support...': Mayawati's swipe at BJP

India Today  

Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Sunday said that her party is not against implementing the Uniform Civil Code. Mayawati added, "Our party is not against the implementation of UCC but we do not support the way BJP is trying to implement Uniform Civil Code in the country. #WATCH | On the Uniform Civil Code, BSP national president Mayawati, …

Uniform Civil Code should not be implemented in haste, says North Andhra Muslim JAC
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code should not be implemented in haste, says North Andhra Muslim JAC

The Hindu  

The greatness of India lies in its unity in diversity. The BJP government’s efforts to pass the Uniform Civil Code in a hurry before the elections is a far-fetched idea, which undermines the plurality of India and its cultures, said leaders of North Andhra Muslim JAC. Dr. Rahaman alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chants the mantra of ‘Vasudhaiva …

Right time to bring UCC, Opposition should refrain from communal politics: Naqvi
1 year, 5 months ago

Right time to bring UCC, Opposition should refrain from communal politics: Naqvi

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on July 1 targeted the Congress and other Opposition parties over the Uniform Civil Code issue and asked them to “listen to their conscience” and refrain from communal politics. The mood of the nation is to make Uniform Civil Code free from the “clutches of communal conspirators” who held this …

Confusion in NDA as Meghalaya CM calls UCC ‘against idea of India’
1 year, 5 months ago

Confusion in NDA as Meghalaya CM calls UCC ‘against idea of India’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong pitch for a uniform civil code has created confusion not only among the opposition parties but also among the allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party, with Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangama calling it against the idea of India. While the AAP extended its "in-principle" support to a UCC, the Shiromani Akali Dal asked Punjab …

How will UCC affect Northeast? 220 ethnic tribes fear potential impact
1 year, 5 months ago

How will UCC affect Northeast? 220 ethnic tribes fear potential impact

India Today  

While concerns about the proposed Uniform Civil Code are often associated with Muslims and other religious minorities, this issue has also sparked significant debate in several Northeastern states. Major tribal groups in the Northeast are worried that a Uniform Civil Code, especially one with a majority-centric approach, would encroach upon their longstanding customs and practices, which are safeguarded by the …

Don't get swayed by anti-Uniform Civil Code propaganda: Union Minister tells Kerala Muslims
1 year, 5 months ago

Don't get swayed by anti-Uniform Civil Code propaganda: Union Minister tells Kerala Muslims

India Today  

Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Saturday appealed to the Muslim community in Kerala not to fall for the propaganda mounted by the ruling CPI and others against the Uniform Civil Code. Asked about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's recent remark that the move to implement the UCC was part of the BJP's electoral agenda, Muraleedharan wondered how it could be linked …

Why Uniform Civil Code is facing resistance among tribals in Chhattisgarh
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Uniform Civil Code is facing resistance among tribals in Chhattisgarh

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech in Madhya Pradesh, advocating for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, has sparked a heated debate in the central state of Chhattisgarh. Later, the marriage is formalized with all the tribal customs,” Shiv Kumar Pandey said, “The widows are also entitled to remarry with a groom of their choice. According to Shiv Kumar …

BJP allies in northeast oppose Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP allies in northeast oppose Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

The largely tribe-based allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party have taken a stand against the bid to impose the Uniform Civil Code. A day after the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party aired its “strong and firm opinion” against the UCC, the National People’s Party said a common set of personal laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and succession would be against …

‘UCC is DCC-Dividing Civil Code,’ says Congress; BJP retorts ‘not our creation, is in Constitution’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘UCC is DCC-Dividing Civil Code,’ says Congress; BJP retorts ‘not our creation, is in Constitution’

Firstpost  

“This is not UCC, this is DCC-Dividing Civil Code. UCC is not the agenda, rather the agenda is to divide the people of the country,” Congress leader Meem Afzal said Friday on the Uniform Civil Code. Bharatiya Janata Party’s strong push for a Uniform Civil Code in the country has unruffled the Congress as also the larger bunch of Opposition …

UCC : EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL – India TV
1 year, 5 months ago

UCC : EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL – India TV

India TV News  

The Parliament Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice headed by BJP leader Sushil Modi will hear on July 3 officials from Law Ministry and the Law Commission on the issue of reviewing personal laws. This comes in the backdrop of the Law Commission inviting views from the public including all stakeholders on the need to bring a …

OPINION | UCC: OPPOSITION CAUGHT IN A DILEMMA
1 year, 5 months ago

OPINION | UCC: OPPOSITION CAUGHT IN A DILEMMA

India TV News  

Two developments took place on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code on Wednesday. Aam Aadmi Party general secretary Sandeep Pathak said, his party supports uniform civil code “in principle”, but later senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, the Centre must first reveal details of the bill and hold a discussion with all parties, and only then will his party …

PM Modi’s UCC remarks creates fresh rift in opposition; former BJP ally Akali Dal opposes it
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi’s UCC remarks creates fresh rift in opposition; former BJP ally Akali Dal opposes it

The Hindu  

The Uniform Civil Code ball lobbed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created fresh rift in the opposition, with at least two parties – Aam Aadmi Party and Shiv Sena out of the 15 parties who attended the June 23 opposition meet in Patna, expressing a qualified support for it. It slammed AAP for extending its “in-principle” support to the …

IUML to oppose Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

IUML to oppose Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

The Indian Union Muslim League has come out against the Uniform Civil Code mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the media after the meeting, Mr. Thangal said Mr. Modi has kick-started a mysterious move with an eye on the election. Asking the Prime Minister and the BJP to withdraw from the move, Mr. Thangal warned that the UCC would …

On PM Modi's UCC push, AAP's ‘in principle’ support: ‘However, it should be…’
1 year, 5 months ago

On PM Modi's UCC push, AAP's ‘in principle’ support: ‘However, it should be…’

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday extended its “in principle” support to Uniform Civil Code but added that there should be wide consultations with all the stakeholders. Constitutional provisions, arguments | Explained "In principle, we support Uniform Civil Code as Article 44 also says that there should be UCC in the country. While addressing BJP workers under the party's "Mera …

PM Modi’s endorsement brings UCC back into the spotlight
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi’s endorsement brings UCC back into the spotlight

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong endorsement for the uniform civil code on Tuesday indicated that the government might prioritise an issue that has long been on the agenda of the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fount, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, people aware of developments said. “The roll-out of UCC is seen as the only pending ideological issue …

DC Edit | To bring UCC, keep politics out
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | To bring UCC, keep politics out

Deccan Chronicle  

Following up on its commitment made in the Supreme Court, the Central government, led by the Law Commission, initiated a process of giving notice to all Indian citizens, religious and social institutions, groups, communities, agencies and representatives of any and all interests, to submit their viewpoints to it on the creation and implementation of a uniform civil code. Earlier last …

Uniform Civil Code: Will it work for India? Arguments in favour and against
2 years ago

Uniform Civil Code: Will it work for India? Arguments in favour and against

Hindustan Times  

After a controversial private member's Bill seeking a panel on Uniform Civil Code was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Friday, the Upper House swirled into chaos following the Opposition's protest. Much political buzz has been around establishing a UCC in India as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party keeps pushing its “necessary” implementation while the Opposition has repeatedly criticised the bill, …

Uniform Civil Code next, but at apt time: Assam CM Sarma
2 years, 3 months ago

Uniform Civil Code next, but at apt time: Assam CM Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

A short while after he had a first-hand experience of the bitter street fights being engaged in by the TRS and the challenger BJP on a Ganesh Utsav celebration stage, when a pink party transgressor rushed on to the stage, snatched the mike and shouted slogans, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking to Sriram Karri, laughingly said, “The election …

‘Will bring it for people’: Uttarakhand forms 5-member panel for implementing UCC
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Will bring it for people’: Uttarakhand forms 5-member panel for implementing UCC

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government on Friday said a drafting committee had been formed to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the hill state. CHief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the five-member committee will be headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, who currently heads the Delimitation Commission of India. The Uniform Civil Code is a "good step" and the state …

DC Edit | Uniform Civil Code: Wider nationwide debate needed
2 years, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Uniform Civil Code: Wider nationwide debate needed

Deccan Chronicle  

The affiliates of the Sangh Parivar have often been seen raising the topic of introducing a uniform civil code, the latest being Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. Article 44 in Part IV of the Constitution, which lists the directive principles of state policy, mandates that “the state shall endeavour to secure all citizens a uniform civil code …

BJP vows to bring UCC in Uttarakhand. Here is how it is running it in Goa
2 years, 10 months ago

BJP vows to bring UCC in Uttarakhand. Here is how it is running it in Goa

Op India  

Ahead of the upcoming Vidhan Sabha polls in Uttarakhand, State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has vowed to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the hilly State. While speaking about the matter on Saturday, he said, “Implementing Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand at the earliest will boost equal rights for everyone in the state. It’ll enhance social harmony, boost gender …

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