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Why the Law Commission should present a model UCC to seek public opinion

On June 14, the 22nd Law Commission had sought the views of the public at large on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. It led to an outpouring of views and suggestions – almost 50 lakh responses from the general public.

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Law Commission to hold meetings, groups discussions to seek public opinion on UCC

The members of the Law Commission will hold group discussions with people and communities/stakeholders across the country to seek opinions and suggestions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), sources from the commission told The Hindu. The deadline for public suggestions on UCC ended on July 28.

The Hindu

UCC aimed at dividing people on religious lines, says Riyas

‘BJP using UCC to reap political gains in Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls in various States’

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Minority, Dalit, tribal bodies oppose UCC; worry it may lead to scrapping of reservations

The Dalit, tribal and minority members pledged to “protect religious, cultural and all fundamental rights enshrined in our Constitution”

The Hindu

Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC

he need for a united effort to resist the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was the highlight of the Muslim Coordination Committee’s seminar held in Kozhikode on Wednesday

The Hindu

Muslim Personal Law Board members meet CM and express concern over moves to implement UCC

CM Siddaramaiah assures Muslim Personal Law Board reps of protecting minorities' rights from Centre's UCC moves. Law Commission rejected UCC proposal earlier, now collecting opinion from public. Board reps submitted petition with 1 cr signatures against UCC. CM says govt will respond to Centre after draft UCC publication, won't allow…

The Hindu

The politics of the Uniform Civil Code

A UCC under a majoritarian regime is likely to be an awkward result of the crisis of Indian secularism

The Hindu

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Collective of Muslim forums invites CPI(M) to anti-UCC seminar

The Muslim Coordination Committee has invited the CPI(M) to a seminar against the UCC in Kozhikode. All mainstream parties, incl. Congress, IUML, CPI(M), CPI & Jamaat-e-Islami invited. Event to highlight UCC as national issue, resist move to polarise society on religious terms. Ma. Subramanian to open, Thangal to preside.

The Hindu

UCC means Manusmriti for BJP and RSS, says Karat

“When they [the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh] say one law for one country, it eventually translates into Manusmriti should be the only law applicable to all. That is the Hindutva view,” said the CPI(M) Polit Bureau member and former party general secretary Prakash Karat.

The Hindu

LDF’s ‘Save Manipur’ campaign on July 27

LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27; to support govt's Keraleeyam programme. LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27 to express solidarity with people of violence-hit Manipur & support govt's Keraleeyam programme to take its achievements to masses. #SaveManipur #Keraleeyam #LDF #UCC #BJP #IUML…

The Hindu

Fresh consultation on Uniform Civil Code was initiated considering its importance: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Law Commission initiates fresh consultations on UCC due to relevance & importance of subject & various court orders.

The Hindu

After Mizoram CM, main opposition ZPM opposes UCC

Earlier in July, Chief Minister Zoramthanga wrote to the law commission, mentioning that the UCC is against the interest of the ethnic minorities in general and the Mizos in particular.

The Hindu

Opposition demands debate on Manipur

Opposition parties demand PM Modi to answer debate on Manipur ethnic violence. Government willing to discuss issues permitted under rules. BRS, IUML raise questions on UCC. Opposition seeks debate on inflation, govt likely to concede.

The Hindu

UCC designed to establish hegemony of the majority: Thirumavalavan

. VCK founder Thirumavalavan claims BJP's UCC is an attempt to create a law that establishes majority's culture hegemony. He defends 'Triple Talaq' law as progressive and claims Sangh Parivar wants India to have a mono-culture and promote cultural nationalism. Congress promotes Indian nationalism based on 'unity in diversity'.

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP will never work against interests of Muslims, asserts Chandrababu Naidu

TDP, led by former CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, will stand by Muslims in regards to UCC. TDP is a secular party striving for Muslims' welfare and religious harmony. Leaders of Muslim groups appealed to Naidu to oppose UCC, which they said would affect non-Muslims too. Naidu said TDP will take…

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: CPI(M) asks YSRCP and TDP to oppose Uniform Civil Code tooth and nail

CPI-M urges YSRCP, TDP to oppose UCC Bill; calls BJP, RSS' communal agenda. YSRCP, TDP asked to pressure Centre to implement AP Reorganisation Act, SCS, stop privatising Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. JSP's NDA move harms AP's interests, says CPI-M.

The Hindu

Personal Law Boards should be taken into confidence before bringing about any changes, says A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

The State government is committed to the well-being of minorities and other weaker sections, and will not take any decision that hurts their sentiments, Jagan Mohan Reddy tells Muslim elected representatives and elders

The Hindu

Social reforms not possible with support of Muslim religious leaders, says forum

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Just as UCC Underpins the Hybrid Workplace, as-a-Service Offers Scalability and Flexibility

Phil Langley, senior vice president of Global Enterprise AV and UCC at Wesco, discusses why the time is now for Conference Room as a Service.

The Hindu

Opposition coming together itself is victory: Thirumavalavan

Oppn. parties unite: Thirumavalavan presents 6 proposals to protect State's rights, fair representation of marginalised sections & ensure implementation of CMP promises like UBI. Urges parties to oppose UCC in one voice & promote equitable participation & fair representation of women & minorities.

The Hindu

Women-led religious group embarks on Muslim personal laws awareness, opposes UCC

A Muslim women-led group SCW in Hyderabad campaigns to raise awareness of Muslim personal lawsthey are planning to conduct online/offline sessions on property, marriage and divorce laws

The Hindu

Amartya Sen welcomes opposition unity moves, says democracy often demands sharing of power

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen welcomes discussion of federal front for 2024 elections. He believes democracy demands sharing of power & Central govt. must intervene in Manipur. He also spoke on Rahul Gandhi's defamation case & UCC, expressing worries about possible negative consequences.

The Hindu

Both fronts wary as Vellappally adopts a ‘pro-UCC’ stance

SNDP Yogam's Vellappally Natesan endorses Centre's UCC bid, citing socio-legal advantages. He calls for minorities to be taken on board. He links UCC to social reformers' fight against social evils. Opposing fronts in Kerala strive to read the political tea leaves in his statement. BJP sees promising signs.

The Hindu

Bihar Sunni Wakf Board opposes Uniform Civil Code

Sunni Wakf Board of Bihar has opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) saying that its implementation will hurt the religious sentiment of people of different religions. The Board also said that the Narendra Modi government wanted to implement it forcefully which was “not a welcome decision”.

The Hindu

Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

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