Owaisi Criticises Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code, Calls it Selective

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HYDERABAD —  All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly opposed the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, alleging that the law is not truly uniform as it excludes certain aspects of Hindu personal laws and tribal communities.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Owaisi questioned the credibility of the UCC, stating, “It can’t be called a Uniform Civil Code when exceptions are being made for the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, and tribal communities. How is this uniform? This law is only targeting the weddings and divorces of Muslims.”

He further claimed that the law imposes restrictions on religious conversions, stating that individuals wanting to convert from Hinduism to another religion would now require prior permission, Vartha Bharati reported.

“You speak of a Uniform Civil Code, but at the same time, if someone wants to convert from Hinduism, they have to seek approval. This is not uniformity; it is selective targeting,” he said.

Owaisi also raised concerns over the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that it aims to take control of Waqf properties. He warned of protests if the bill is passed, drawing parallels to the demonstrations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). “They are bringing this bill to ruin Waqf and loot its properties. Just like there was a protest against CAA, there will be protests over this as well, (if Waqf Amendment Bill is passed)” he asserted.

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