‘Against idea of ​​India’: NDA allies in Northeast oppose Uniform Civil Code

Shillong: Amid the raging debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday said it was against the “idea of ​​India”, however, added that without going into the details of the actual draft Its difficult. , Speaking to ANI on Saturday, the Meghalaya Chief Minister said that his party is of the opinion that the UCC is against the basic principles and ideas on which the country was founded. The Meghalaya Chief Minister said, “Diversity has always been India’s strength. However, it is early days as we do not know what the final UCC draft will be like. Without seeing the actual draft, it would be difficult to go into details.” Added.

Speaking on the culture of the Northeast and the region, the CM said, “We are a matriarchal society. It has always been our strength and an intrinsic part of our culture. Our cultural identity cannot change. As a political party that roots From the soil, we realize that the Northeast has a unique culture which no law can change.”

“We will not change our culture or our methods. However, we will have to wait and see what the actual wording of the UCC draft will be,” he added. Sangma said, “However, this concept does not fit the idea of ​​India. This country is defined by its diversity. And, the UCC threatens this idea of ​​India. It is our party’s position on this matter.” Is.”

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Earlier, on Friday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is on the BJP’s “poll agenda”. The Kerala CM tweeted, “Storing the debate around the Uniform Civil Code is an electoral ploy by the Sangh Parivar to push its majoritarian agenda of deepening communal divisions. Let us reject any attempt to undermine India’s pluralism.” Protest and support reforms through democratic discussions within communities.”

Earlier, on June 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for the UCC and said the country cannot be run with “two laws” when the Constitution of India talks about equality for all. PM Modi said, “Will a family run if there are two different rules for the members? How will a country run? Our Constitution also guarantees equal rights to people irrespective of religion, caste and creed.”