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UCC should be built around constitutional values, not religious morality

The real question is not whether India needs a UCC. The question is: what kind of UCC does India want to build?

The Uniform Civil Code has long been one of the major promises from the BJP. While implementing a nationwide UCC would almost certainly trigger strong political and social reactions, the party seems to have chosen a more gradual and smart way to make it a reality. With this move, Assam has become the third BJP-ruled state to move ahead with UCC-related reforms after Uttarakhand and Gujarat.

There are, of course, many opinions and debates around the UCC. Some see it as a necessary reform, others see it as political messaging. But for me, the highlight was the response from AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who termed the move a “backdoor imposition” of Hindu law on Muslims.

“The Assam Uniform Civil Code is not uniform at all. It completely exempts tribal communities from UCC’s coverage. Every community has the right to protect its culture under Article 29, but why is only the tribals’ autonomy being protected? This is the imposition of a law that no one wants,” he had posted on X. 

“This is a backdoor imposition of Hindu law on Muslims. On succession, inheritance and divorce, the Hindu principles are being imposed. Only Hindu culture is being protected, while Muslims have to comply with these so-called ‘uniform’ rules,” Owaisi added.

The debate around the UCC often gets reduced to slogans. Supporters see equality, a way toward a better, more just and progressive society. Opponents call it majoritarianism, where minorities don’t have........

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