DARK SECRETS: 8 - The Real Truth

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…

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

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…

Newslaundry · Jun 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Congress leader P. Chidambaram said it cannot be forced on people by an “agenda-driven majoritarian government” as it will “widen divisions” among people.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

PM’s UCC pitch seeks to polarise the electorate ahead of general election: Opposition parties

Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of raking up the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to divert attention from more pressing problems, including the unabated violence in Manipur. They also termed his remarks a “dog whistle” to polarise the electorate ahead of the 2024 general election. 

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

PM Modi’s pitch for Uniform Civil Code is on the same lines as Centre’s affidavit in Supreme Court

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on June 27 mirrors a Law Ministry affidavit filed in the Supreme Court months ago, which said that “citizens belonging to different religions and denominations following different property and matrimonial laws is an affront to…

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

Meghalaya tribal council resolves to oppose UCC

A tribal council in Meghalaya has unanimously passed a resolution to oppose the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in areas within its jurisdiction.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code

A just code should be the primary goal as just laws are more important than a mere one uniform law

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023