AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized the Assam government’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, labeling it discriminatory and a covert imposition of Hindu law on Muslims. Owaisi expressed discontent, pointing out that the bill excluded tribal communities from its scope while imposing its provisions on Muslims and other groups. He argued that the legislation lacked public support and contradicted the original intent of the Constitution’s framers, who did not envision a mandatory UCC.
Raising objections to the inheritance provisions, Owaisi highlighted that the proposed law contradicted Islamic principles governing succession and property rights. He emphasized that Islamic law prohibits excluding heirs from inheritance and ensures fair shares for daughters, unlike the UCC’s provisions. Owaisi accused the bill of selectively imposing Hindu legal principles on Muslims in matters of succession, inheritance, and divorce, while safeguarding the cultural rights of other communities.
The Assam government’s introduction of the UCC Bill in the Assembly has sparked criticism from opposition parties and minority organizations. The BJP-led government defends the bill, stating its aim to establish equality and legal consistency among communities in the state.
