PM Modi requires Uniform Civil Code, Congress, JD(U) and AIMIM leaders cite myriad causes to oppose it

On the twenty seventh of June, whereas addressing the get together employees in Bhopal, PM Modi dropped a serious trace on UCC. Asserting that the nation can’t operate on two legal guidelines, PM Modi batted strongly in favour of UCC. 

He mentioned, “Today people are being instigated in the name of UCC. How can the country run on two (laws)? The Constitution also talks of equal rights. Supreme Court has also asked to implement UCC. These (Opposition) people are playing vote bank politics.”

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi speaks on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

“Today persons are being instigated within the title of UCC. How can the nation run on two (legal guidelines)? The Constitution additionally talks of equal rights…Supreme Court has additionally requested to implement UCC. These (Opposition) individuals… pic.twitter.com/UwOxuSyGvD

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2023

Further, PM Modi additionally focused opposition events for not standing towards discriminatory practices like Triple Talaq. PM Modi categorically said that triple talaq doesn’t solely have an effect on Muslim daughters but additionally damages your entire household. 

Citing the instance of a number of Muslim nations the place Triple Talaq is banned, PM Modi questioned those that attempt to hail it as an inseparable tenet of Islam. 

Now, this sturdy push for Uniform Civil Code and equal rights for Muslim ladies has heated the political panorama and badly rattled a number of politicians notably Muslim leaders who attempt to champion the rights of Muslims. 

Several opposition leaders have come out strongly towards PM Modi’s comment, which apparently finds backing from the Constitution itself. 

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that by bringing UCC, PM Modi needs to strip the nation of its pluralism and variety. He even labeled it as Hindu Civil Code. 

He mentioned, “India’s PM considers India’s diversity & its pluralism a problem. So, he says such things. Will you strip the country of its pluralism & diversity in the name of a UCC? When he speaks of UCC, he is speaking of Hindu Civil Code. I challenge him – can he abolish Hindu Undivided Family? Go and tell the Sikhs in Punjab about UCC, see what will be the reaction there.”

#WATCH | AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi speaks on PM Modi’s assertion on Uniform Civil Code in Bhopal; says, “India’s PM considers India’s variety & its pluralism an issue. So, he says such issues…Will you strip the nation of its pluralism & variety within the title of a UCC?…… pic.twitter.com/XeBhdBDycD

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2023

Similarly, Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi claimed that each one religions will oppose the interference in Shariat by UCC. 

He mentioned, “Modi Ji should also say that people of only one religion will live in this country. In our country, languages, culture, religion, etc change after going a few kilometers away, so do you want to destroy them all? Not only Muslims but people of all religions will oppose the interference in Shariat through #UCC whose religious laws you will interfere with.”

मोदी जी को #UniformCivilCode पर ये भी कह देना चाहिए के इस देश में एक ही धर्म के लोग रहेंगे। हमारे देश में कुछ किलोमीटर दूर जाने पर भाषाएं, संस्कृति, धर्म आदि बदलते है तो क्या आप उन सब को ख़त्म कर देना चाहते है? #UCC के ज़रिए शरीयत में दखल अंदाजी का विरोध सिर्फ मुसलमान ही नहीं… pic.twitter.com/Yz9T4IQ3RS

— Abu Asim Azmi (@abuasimazmi) June 27, 2023

Rajya Sabha MP and General Secretary INC, KC Venugopal claimed that by making remarks on UCC, PM Modi is just distracting individuals from main points.

#WATCH | “He (PM) should first answer about poverty, price rise and unemployment in the country. He never speaks on Manipur issue, the whole state is burning. He is just distracting people from all these issues,” says Congress basic secretary KC Venugopal on PM Modi’s assertion… pic.twitter.com/mJx4RiH4sg

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2023

JD(U) chief KC Tyagi claimed that solely BJP does vote financial institution politics and that is an try and polarise on non secular grounds.

#WATCH | All political events and stakeholders must be engaged on the problem of the Uniform Civil Code. Only BJP does vote financial institution politics…, says senior JD(U) chief KC Tyagi. pic.twitter.com/JFRWoVppQE

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2023

DMK chief TKS Elangovan mentioned, “Uniform Civil Code should be first introduced in the Hindu religion. Every person including SC/ST should be allowed to perform pooja in any temple in the country. We don’t want UCC only because the Constitution has given protection to every religion.”

#WATCH | Uniform Civil Code must be first launched within the Hindu faith. Every individual together with SC/ST must be allowed to carry out pooja in any temple within the nation. We don’t desire UCC solely as a result of the Constitution has given safety to each faith: DMK chief TKS… pic.twitter.com/cZew1wnO4P

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2023

Earlier this month, the Law Commission of India solicited the views and concepts of the general public and recognised non secular organizations to look at the Uniform Civil Code, officers mentioned on Wednesday.

The Law Commission has given 30 days to the respondents to current their views. The twenty second Law Commission of India is, amongst different issues inspecting the Uniform Civil Code on a reference despatched by the Ministry of Law & Justice, they mentioned.