Friday, May 3, 2024

Topic: Uniform civil code

Uniform Civil Code targets Muslims, says Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) proposed by the Narendra Modi government is meant to specifically target the Muslim community with a clear objective of creating a nationwide communal polarisation ahead of the 2024 General Elections

UCC’s gender equality claims disguise majoritarian principles, says Girls Islamic Organisation

The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will affect diverse minorities and marginalized communities in India and gender justice can be achieved within the existing personal laws, and imposing a uniform code may inadvertently harm women's rights, said the National Federation of Girls Islamic Organisation (NFGIO).

Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMPLB leaders meet CM KCR, ask his support in opposing UCC

All Indian Muslim Personal Law Board delegation led by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi met Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, asked him to extend his support in opposing the Uniform Civil Code, proposed by the Narendra Modi government.

Uniform Civil Code will hurt distinct identity of minorities, says top Sikh body

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Saturday said the implementation of Uniform Civil Code will hurt the distinct identity of minority communities in the country.

Majoritarian morality must not supersede personal laws, religious freedom, minority rights: AIMPLB

“Majoritarian morality must not supersede personal laws, religious freedom and minority rights in the name of a code which remains an enigma,” the Board said.

PM Modi bats for Uniform Civil code in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

Addressing BJP workers in Bhopal on Tuesday after flagging off five Vande Bharat trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi batted for a Uniform Civil code.