New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Following the West Bengal BJP government’s decision to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly on Monday, All India Muslim Jamaat’s Maulana Shahabuddin and the Trinamool Congress opposed the move, saying the proposed law cannot be implemented until it is accepted by the Muslim community.Talking to IANS, President of All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi called UCC “against the Constitution”.”The Constitution says that the U…
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Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel and Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said on Monday that Rajasthan is moving towards the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).The state government has constituted a high-level committee to prepare the draft of the proposed legislation, which aims to establish uniform civil laws for all citizens.Addressing a press conference at the Government Secretariat, Patel said the decision to take action in this direc…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of the Uniform Civil Code, alleging that the ruling party was using the constitutional provision for political polarisation rather than promoting equality and justice. Speaking to reporters here, Gogoi questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party’s commitment to equal rights and equal treatment for citizens, claiming that the party does not g…
Jaipur, Feb 12 (IANS) Nagaur MP and National President of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), Hanuman Beniwal, on Thursday raised concerns over workers’ rights in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and demanded a policy mandating 80 per cent local employment in industries.Participating in the debate, Beniwal highlighted issues relating to the rights and security of workers, factory employees, contract labourers, gig workers and other cont…
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his message to the people of the state on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, emphasised the importance of protecting the Constitution, strengthening democracy and ensuring social and economic justice, while highlighting the role of the state government’s guarantee schemes in promoting equality and welfare.Extending Republic Day greetings to the people of Karnataka, the Chief Minister said the Constitution guarantees social,…