AIADMK will oppose Uniform Civil Code, says Edappadi K Palaniswami
1 year, 8 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 end to religious rites and the practice of untouchability. "The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Wednesday said it has sent its objections on Uniform Civil Code to the Law Commission and demanded that not just tribals but every religious minority should be kept out of the purview of such a statute.

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UCC cannot become political instrument to keep country in permanent polarisation: Congress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCC cannot become political instrument to keep country in permanent polarisation: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said a uniform civil code can only come about after widespread discussion with the objective of building a genuine consensus and cannot become a political instrument designed to keep the country in a state of "permanent polarisation". The opposition party's assertion comes days after the BJP government in Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code …

The messaging in Uttarakhand’s UCC
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The messaging in Uttarakhand’s UCC

Hindustan Times  

There are two takeaways from the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand this week. With its electoral success over the last decade, the party had achieved two of the three aims at the heart of its foundational moment — the abrogation of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the building of a Ram …

Will challenge UCC implementation in Uttarakhand in High Court, SC: Jamiat
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2 months ago

Will challenge UCC implementation in Uttarakhand in High Court, SC: Jamiat

The Hindu  

With Uttarakhand becoming the first State to implement the Uniform Civil Code, prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday said it will challenge the decision in courts, asserting that its lawyers have thoroughly examined its constitutional and legal aspects. In a statement, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said that with its implementation, there has been an assault on citizens' religious freedom as the …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar advocates Uniform Civil Code, highlights national challenges
2 months ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar advocates Uniform Civil Code, highlights national challenges

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, while addressing participants of the Rajya Sabha Internship Programme on Monday, emphasized the significance of the Uniform Civil Code as envisioned by the framers of the Indian Constitution. Congratulating the state government, he expressed hope that the entire country would follow suit in adopting similar legislation. He questioned how a constitutional mandate promoting gender …

UCC's aim to promote harmony, secularism: Allahabad HC Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UCC's aim to promote harmony, secularism: Allahabad HC Judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Prayagraj: The main aim of the Uniform Civil Code is to promote social harmony, gender equality, and secularism, Allahabad High Court Justice Dr Shekhar Yadav has said. "The main objective of the Uniform Civil Code is to promote social harmony, gender equality, and secularism by eliminating unequal legal systems based on different religions and communities," he said, according to a …

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’
7 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Amit Shah makes big promise on Uniform Civil Code, One Nation, One Election
10 months ago

Amit Shah makes big promise on Uniform Civil Code, One Nation, One Election

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday declared that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across the country within the next five years following consultations with all the stakeholders if the Narendra Modi government returns to power. The minister also said that the government will also implement the ‘One Nation, One Election’ for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections …

UCC will be implemented in country soon: Yogi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UCC will be implemented in country soon: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across the country soon. chief minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP’s Kheri candidate for LS polls Ajay Kumar Mishra at an election rally in Gola. Addressing a rally at Sitapur’s Biswan town for Sitapur MP and BJP candidate Rajesh Verma, the CM also said while devotees …

Uniform Civil Code Won't Benefit Hindus: Mamata Banerjee
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Won't Benefit Hindus: Mamata Banerjee

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata, Berhampore: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the Uniform Civil Code, promised by the BJP in its Lok Sabha election manifesto, will not benefit the Hindu community. Addressing a public rally at Jangipur in Murshidabad, the TMC supremo said, “Do you want the country’s constitution to break apart, sale of the country and dignity of …

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 Committee’s report to be submitted on February 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
1 year, 2 months ago

Uniform Civil Code Committee’s report to be submitted on February 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

India TV News  

The Uniform Civil Code Committee has completed its work and its report will be submitted to the Uttarakhand government on February 2, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday. “While making a promise to the people of the state in the 2022 assembly elections, we constituted the UCC Committee, taking a pledge to implement the Uniform Civil Code in …

'Lightning rod for polarisation': Muslim body opposes Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 8 months ago

'Lightning rod for polarisation': Muslim body opposes Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on Sunday highlighted that the Uniform Civil Code could serve as a "lightning rod for polarisation", in a statement submitted to the Law Commission of India. “Any imposition of a Uniform Civil Code to the exclusion of faith-based and customary practices in a multi-religious and multicultural country like India would not only be undesirable, but also pose …

'Against minority rights': BJP ally in Tamil Nadu opposes Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 8 months ago

'Against minority rights': BJP ally in Tamil Nadu opposes Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

The Pattali Makkal Katchi, an ally of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, has opposed the proposal to introduce a Uniform Civil Code in the country. In a letter written to the Chairperson of the 22nd Law Commission, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss criticised the idea of a Uniform Civil Code, saying that it's against national unity and growth of the country. …

‘India needs Uniform Civil Code, but it should be a secular code that does not favour any group’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘India needs Uniform Civil Code, but it should be a secular code that does not favour any group’

The Hindu  

As an intellectual, social critic, writer, and political analyst, what do you think about the Uniform Civil Code? Muslim organisations and political parties, especially the Indian Union Muslim League, are opposing the UCC, saying that its implementation will destroy the cultural and religious diversity of the country. Political parties and Muslim organisations opposing the UCC are well aware of the …

Uniform Civil Code: Ambedkar was in favour of Bill, says Ramdas Athawale
1 year, 8 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 …

The idea of a Universal Civil Code: What Indians at large think of it
1 year, 8 months ago

The idea of a Universal Civil Code: What Indians at large think of it

Live Mint  

There is a possibility of the issue of a Uniform Civil Code becoming an important electoral issue during the forthcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and of course during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In 2004, in a national survey, 27% of respondents supported the idea of a uniform laws for people of all religious communities, while …

Uniform Civil Code in India possible only in principle: Javed Akhtar
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Move to introduce Uniform Civil Code a bluff, linked to Hindu Rashtra, says Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen
1 year, 8 months ago

Move to introduce Uniform Civil Code a bluff, linked to Hindu Rashtra, says Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen

The Hindu  

Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen on Wednesday said that attempts to implement a Uniform Civil Code were a ‘bluff’. Prof Sen said that “Hindu Rastra” cannot be the only way in which the country can progress and one should look at these questions with a broader outlook. ‘‘ Certainly there is an attempt to use… misuse the Hindu religion,” Prof Sen …

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Set To Oppose Uniform Civil Code Proposal
1 year, 8 months ago

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Set To Oppose Uniform Civil Code Proposal

ABP News  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board convened a significant meeting in Lucknow on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Uniform Civil Code. All India Muslim Personal Law Board asks people to oppose Uniform Civil Code. Two drafts on UCC will be handed over to the Law Commission, one will be from the Muslim Personal Law Board and the other one …

‘UCC to affect religious rights of minorities’, says AIADMK’s election manifesto
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

NDA's northeast allies oppose Uniform Civil Code: 'It will curb rights of indigenous'
1 year, 8 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 …

‘Not against UCC, but don’t support the way BJP…’: Mayawati
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

UCC Is BJP's Electoral Plan To Enforce Majoritarian Agenda: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
1 year, 8 months ago

UCC Is BJP's Electoral Plan To Enforce Majoritarian Agenda: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

ABP News  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that the Uniform Civil Code was a plot by BJP to implement the majoritarian agenda of 'one nation, one culture' and he demanded to withdraw the decision. This can only be seen as a plot to enforce their majoritarian agenda of ‘one nation, one culture’ by eliminating our nation’s cultural diversity.” He said that …

IUML plans drive to muster opinion against Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 8 months ago

IUML plans drive to muster opinion against Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

The Indian Union Muslim League will initiate a campaign to muster the opinion of the secular forces against the proposed Uniform Civil Code in the country. Kunhalikutty said the Prime Minister had mooted the Uniform Civil Code with a clear objective of dividing the people ahead of the 2024 general elections. The IUML national executive passed a resolution saying that …

Don't get swayed by anti-Uniform Civil Code propaganda: Union Minister tells Kerala Muslims
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Will India embrace the Uniform Civil Code and finally have a single common law for its 1.4 billion citizens?
1 year, 8 months ago

Will India embrace the Uniform Civil Code and finally have a single common law for its 1.4 billion citizens?

ABC  

Within months of being re-elected as prime minister of India in 2019, Narendra Modi's first big announcement was to strip Kashmir of special status. Now as the next federal elections loom in India, Mr Modi appears resolute in fulfilling yet another election promise — the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. Article 44 of the Indian constitution says: "The state …

‘UCC is DCC-Dividing Civil Code,’ says Congress; BJP retorts ‘not our creation, is in Constitution’
1 year, 8 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 …

After AAP, Uddhav Thackeray's Sena says will back Uniform Civil Code: Sources
1 year, 8 months ago

After AAP, Uddhav Thackeray's Sena says will back Uniform Civil Code: Sources

India Today  

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena will back the central government's push for a Uniform Civil Code, sources told India Today on Friday. So far, another opposition party - the Aam Aadmi Party -- has also given its “in-principle” support for the Uniform Civil Code. Meanwhile, highly placed sources told India Today on Friday that the central government could table a bill …

UCC : EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL – India TV
1 year, 8 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 …

What is Uddhav Thackeray's stand on Uniform Civil Code? Will support or oppose in Parliament
1 year, 8 months ago

What is Uddhav Thackeray's stand on Uniform Civil Code? Will support or oppose in Parliament

India TV News  

UCC in India: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena might back the central government's push for a Uniform Civil Code, sources privy to the development said. "We support Uniform Civil Code in principle as Article 44 also says that there should be UCC in the country. Parliamentary panel on UCC Meanwhile, a parliamentary standing committee called representatives of …

OPINION | UCC: OPPOSITION CAUGHT IN A DILEMMA
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

Aakar Patel | Why the BJP is pushing hard for a Uniform Civil Code now
1 year, 9 months ago

Aakar Patel | Why the BJP is pushing hard for a Uniform Civil Code now

Deccan Chronicle  

In 2019, energised by his terrific Lok Sabha victory, the Prime Minister set off a series of ideological reforms. And yet, now there is talk of the Uniform Civil Code being floated as one of the key issues of the 2024 election. Like Kashmir and NRC, it is on the party manifesto, which says the “BJP believes there cannot be …

Uniform Civil Code implementation will cause problems for Hindus too: Uddhav Thackeray
1 year, 9 months ago

Uniform Civil Code implementation will cause problems for Hindus too: Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said his party supports Uniform Civil Code but cautioned it will also cause problems for Hindus. “We support Uniform Civil Code, but those who are bringing it should not think that it will only cause problems for Muslims, but it will also cause problems for Hindus and many questions will arise. Last …

Will Soon Implement Uniform Civil Code In Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
1 year, 9 months ago

Will Soon Implement Uniform Civil Code In Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state soon. Last week on Wednesday, retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai who heads the committee formed for drafting Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand said that UCC being drafted by a committee of experts will promote gender equality and help fight economic, …

Won't take to the streets against Uniform Civil Code because...: Jamiat chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Won't take to the streets against Uniform Civil Code because...: Jamiat chief

Hindustan Times  

As the Law Commission has started a fresh consultation process on Uniform Civil Code triggering speculation that it would become a reality before the 2024 Lok Sabha election Jamiat chief Arshad Madani on Sunday issued an appeal stating that they would oppose the UCC but won't take to the streets against the Uniform Civil Code. Read | 'BJP hyping Uniform …

‘UCC will be implemented in India’: Assam CM. What does it mean
1 year, 10 months ago

‘UCC will be implemented in India’: Assam CM. What does it mean

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India and polygamy will come to an end. Uniform Civil Code is going to come in India,” the chief minister said. Without naming Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Assam CM, who is a senior BJP leader said in Telangana "Ram Rajya" is …

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India soon: Assam CM Sarma
1 year, 10 months ago

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India soon: Assam CM Sarma

India TV News  

Hyderabad: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India and polygamy will come to an end. Uniform Civil Code is going to come in India and time has also come to make India a true secular nation," Sarma said. "Ram Rajya" is coming in place of "Raja's rule" Without naming Telangana Chief …

Uniform civil code is only an election plank, says AMU Prof
2 years, 1 month ago

Uniform civil code is only an election plank, says AMU Prof

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Implementing Uniform Civil Code is quite difficult in a countIndia where every region has a different culture and tradition. For a long time UCC has been a poll plank that is forgotten soon after elections, observed Prof. Faizan Mustafa, department of law, Aligarh Muslim University. He was delivering the first Sughra Humayun Mirza memorial lecture on ‘Indian constitution, gender …

Uniform Civil Code: Will it work for India? Arguments in favour and against
2 years, 3 months 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, …

BJP is committed to bringing Uniform Civil Code: Amit Shah
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP is committed to bringing Uniform Civil Code: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

November 24, 2022 03:19 pm | Updated 10:40 pm IST - New Delhi The Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to implementing a Uniform Civil Code in the country, but only after discussions and by following all democratic processes, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday, speaking at an event organised by news channel Times Now. “Not only BJP, but the …

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