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Protests against UCC build up in three northeastern States

The Nagaland Transparency, Public Rights Advocacy and Direct-Action Organisation said enforcing the UCC would be a violation of the special constitutional rights given to the State and disrupt the unique customs and traditions of the Naga people.

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PM Modi only diverts and distracts: Congress

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ahead of next year’s general elections, the Congress on July 2 said the ruling BJP is raising “divisive and polarising” issues to divert the attention from the failures of its government.

The Hindu

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Uniform Civil Code | Congress to hold back from reacting to PM Modi’s ‘dog whistle’

The party quoted the 21st Law Commission which had declared that the UCC is “neither necessary nor desirable”.

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Push for Uniform Civil Code turns spotlight on Supreme Court’s query on religious freedom

It has been three years since a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court framed seven questions of law linked to religious freedom, rights and practices in the Sabarimala case.

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Muraleedharan says UCC will not infringe on minority rights

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan on Saturday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not infringe on the rights guaranteed to minorities under the relevant articles of the Constitution

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Differences over UCC | Opposition parties are not ‘photocopies’ of each other, says Derek O’ Brien

Opposition parties are not “photocopies” of each other, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha Parliamentary leader Derek O’ Brien said on July 1, in the context of two of the 15 Opposition parties articulating divergent stances on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

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

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 Hindu

Kapil Sibal on PM Modi's initiative for UCC: Asks, "On what issues does he want uniformity"

The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a topic of discussion for the past four years, and it has once again come into focus. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP allies in northeast oppose Uniform Civil Code

A day after the NDPP aired its “strong and firm opinion” against the Uniform Civil Code, the National People’s Party (NPP) said a common set of personal laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and succession would be against the idea of India.

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Opposition to UCC picks up pace among tribal bodies in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh

The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, along with judicial decisions, provide protection to customary laws in several tribal-dominated States; tribal activists plan protests against UCC proposal

The Hindu

CM sees a divisive plot behind the move to pitchfork UCC onto the top of the national debate

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday joined a galaxy of national leaders in expressing deep scepticism about the Centre’s bid to pitchfork the dormant debate on the Universal Civil Code (UCC) onto the forefront of the national discourse.

The Hindu

PM’s silence shocking, Centre must step into end Manipur violence: Orthodox Church

Expressing concern over the raging violence in Manipur, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has urged the Union government to show the initiative to bring the situation under control.

The Hindu

UCC draft is ready and will be submitted to the government soon, says committee

The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand is complete and would soon be submitted to the State government

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PM Modi ‘uneasy’ as Opposition plans next meet in Bengaluru on July 13, 14, says Sharad Pawar

Remarking that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “uneasiness” had increased following the June 23 meeting of Opposition parties in Patna, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on June 29 said that the next meeting of Opposition parties would be held in Bengaluru on July 13 and 14.

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Manipur violence, PM’s UCC call derail BJP’s minorities outreach programme in Kerala

The violence in Manipur and the Centre’s purported move to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it appears, are threatening to throw the BJP’s carefully choreographed outreach to minorities off balance in Kerala.

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State government will implement UCC as soon as it gets panel report, says Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

The Uttarakhand government is strictly dealing with people who are playing tricks with ‘innocent minor sisters and daughters’, says Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in an exclusive conversation with The Hindu. Mr. Dhami says that as a ‘Pradhan Sewak”, it is his responsibility to call out wrong and support what…

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UCC will violate fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution: Palayam Imam

The move by the Centre to implement the Uniform Civil Code would violate the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India, Palayam Imam V.P.Suhaib Moulavi said here on Thursday.

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Is BJP finally summoning the political will to introduce a Uniform Civil Code?

A number of clues suggest that the BJP-led government at the centre may be working on legislation to introduce a Uniform Civil Code. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s remarks this week at a Bhopal event are being read alongside the fact that, almost two weeks ago, the 22nd Law Commission sought…

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AAP, Shiv Sena (UBT) hint at backing Uniform Civil Code; Congress says it cannot be a forced decision

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi batted for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, the Opposition on Wednesday seemed divided over the issue.

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All India Muslim Personal Law Board to oppose plan for Uniform Civil Code

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for “one nation, one law” earlier this week, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPB) held an emergency meeting Tuesday night to oppose the government’s plan to usher in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

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Vaiko condemns PM Modi’s call for Uniform Civil Code

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IUML to oppose Uniform Civil Code

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has come out against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The IUML national leadership met at Panakkad, near here, on Wednesday and decided to oppose the UCC politically and legally.

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We are in principle support of UCC, but cannot be implemented without consensus: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on June 28 said that the party is in principle support of the Uniform Civil Code but that there should be wider consultation on the issue with all religions and political parties

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