Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and his party, the National People’s Party (NPP), believe that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) contradicts the essence of India itself. According to Sangma, India’s strength lies in its diversity, and implementing the UCC would impose a common set of laws on all citizens, disregarding their religion or community. This, in his view, would undermine India’s rich cultural diversity.
The NPP also argues that the Uniform Civil Code would be unconstitutional as it violates the constitutional right to freedom of religion.
The ruling party at the Centre, the BJP, has been advocating for the implementation of the UCC. Their stance is that the UCC is necessary to ensure gender equality and protect women’s rights.
The UCC remains a contentious issue. Supporters believe it would bring uniformity to personal laws and promote gender equality. Opponents argue that it infringes upon the right to freedom of religion and neglects India’s cultural diversity.
Whether the UCC will be implemented in India is still uncertain. The BJP has not yet presented a bill on the UCC in Parliament, leaving doubts about its potential passage.
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