"Against Idea Of India": BJP's Meghalaya Partner On Uniform Civil Code
NDTV
PM Modi this week revived a debate around the UCC, emphasising the importance of equality as enshrined in the constitution.
One of the BJP's key allies in the northeast, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that such a measure contradicts India's inherent diversity and unique cultural characteristics.
PM Modi this week revived a debate around the UCC, a common set of personal laws for all Indian citizens irrespective of religion, sex, gender, or sexual orientation, emphasising the importance of equality as enshrined in the constitution.
The Law Commission has invited public and religious organisations' views on the UCC, setting off speculation that a draft could be introduced in the next parliament session, and enacted before next year's election, giving the BJP a boost for fulfilling one of its longstanding promises.
"The Uniform Civil Code goes against the actual idea of India. India is a diverse nation and our strength lies in diversity," Mr Sangma, who is also the president of the National People's Party (NPP), said.
