Minority Groups Oppose UCC, Demand Constitutional Protections

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July 27, 2023

New Delhi: Representatives of minority communities, Dalit, and tribal organizations convened in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the potential impact of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) implementation on their communities.

After the meeting, the group passed a resolution opposing the UCC, emphasizing that the government should refrain from interfering in the traditions, customs, and religions of various communities. The statement was jointly issued by organizations such as the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, All India Backwards and Minority Communities Employees Federation, Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi), Confederation of Dalit and Tribal organizations, All India Ravidasiya Dharam Sangathan, National Conference for Minorities, Sikh Personal Law Board, Sikh Talmail group, and the Committee for Protection of Religious and Cultural Diversities. They also asserted the importance of upholding constitutional guarantees and protections under Article 371, Scheduled Areas, and Scheduled Tribes.