'It's Time Communal Civil Code Makes Way For Secular Civil Code to End Divisions'
'It's Time Communal Civil Code Makes Way For Secular Civil Code to End Divisions'
Prime minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on thursday as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. Calling for a ‘secular civil code’, the prime minister said it was the “only way” to end religious discrimination.
“The supreme court has held discussions regarding Uniform Civil Code again and again, it has given orders several times. A large section of the country believes – and it is true, that the Civil Code that we are living with is actually a Communal Civil Code in a way…I would say that it is the need of the hour to that there be a Secular Civil Code in the country…only then would we be free of the discrimination on the basis of religion…”He added: “There must be widespread discussions, everyone should come forward with their opinions and laws that divide the country on religious lines must be done away with.”
The prime minister’s assertion, which comes just two months after he kick-started his third term, underlines the government’s commitment to bringing in UCC despite protests from some sections, including the Opposition.
The manifesto of the bjp for the recently concluded lok sabha polls had said the party considers a uniform civil code in the interest of the nation. Several governments in the BJP-led government have moved to implement the UCC.
Recently, home minister amit shah said that the house will implement the UCC in the country because of prime minister Modi's guarantee and accused the congress of supporting personal laws.
He also raised this issue in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, where he asked whether the country is being governed according to Sharia or not. "Tell me, at this point, can a political party talk about personal laws? Will the country be governed by Sharia? On the one hand, in our presentation, in our Sankalp Patra, we talk about bringing a civil law. Meanwhile, congress says it will advance personal laws.
During the speech, the prime minister also talked about the attacks on Hindus in bangladesh and said, "As a neighboring country, I understand the concern about everything that happened in Bangladesh. Hope I hope the situation there will return soon. Concerned about 140 crore citizens to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities there.
The indian prime minister also said that india always wants its neighboring countries to walk the path of harmony and peace. We are committed to peace... In the days to come, we will continue to wish bangladesh luck on the "Vika Yatra" as we think about people's lives.
Prime minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on thursday as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. Calling for a ‘secular civil code’, the prime minister said it was the “only way” to end religious discrimination.
“The supreme court has held discussions regarding Uniform Civil Code again and again, it has given orders several times. A large section of the country believes – and it is true, that the Civil Code that we are living with is actually a Communal Civil Code in a way…I would say that it is the need of the hour to that there be a Secular Civil Code in the country…only then would we be free of the discrimination on the basis of religion…”He added: “There must be widespread discussions, everyone should come forward with their opinions and laws that divide the country on religious lines must be done away with.”
The prime minister’s assertion, which comes just two months after he kick-started his third term, underlines the government’s commitment to bringing in UCC despite protests from some sections, including the Opposition.
The manifesto of the bjp for the recently concluded lok sabha polls had said the party considers a uniform civil code in the interest of the nation. Several governments in the BJP-led government have moved to implement the UCC.
Recently, home minister amit shah said that the house will implement the UCC in the country because of prime minister Modi's guarantee and accused the congress of supporting personal laws.
He also raised this issue in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, where he asked whether the country is being governed according to Sharia or not. "Tell me, at this point, can a political party talk about personal laws? Will the country be governed by Sharia? On the one hand, in our presentation, in our Sankalp Patra, we talk about bringing a civil law. Meanwhile, congress says it will advance personal laws.
During the speech, the prime minister also talked about the attacks on Hindus in bangladesh and said, "As a neighboring country, I understand the concern about everything that happened in Bangladesh. Hope I hope the situation there will return soon. Concerned about 140 crore citizens to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities there.
The indian prime minister also said that india always wants its neighboring countries to walk the path of harmony and peace. We are committed to peace... In the days to come, we will continue to wish bangladesh luck on the "Vika Yatra" as we think about people's lives.