Today’s Ten: BJP’s UCC gambit meets Soren’s resistance in Jharkhand
By Pragadish Kirubakaran in Media News on Monday, 04th November 2024 at 4:27pm
In a strategic move ahead of the high-stakes Jharkhand elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pledged to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, exempting tribal communities from its ambit. This promise is stirring political waters in Jharkhand, a state with a significant tribal population and complex socio-political dynamics.
UCC, as explained by Indian Express’ Abhishek Angad, is a proposed legal framework that aims to replace personal laws based on religion with a unified set of civil laws for all citizens covering issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. Proponents argue it promotes equality and national integration, while critics see it as a threat to cultural and religious diversity.
Home Minister Amit Shah, in a recent rally, emphasis...
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