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- Rajya Sabha member K. Laxman said the proposed Uniform Civil Code is neither anti-Muslim nor anti-Hindu and is not aimed at any religion or community.
- The BJP leader said the code's objective is to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal rights for all Indian citizens.
- He accused AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi of giving the UCC debate a communal colour and misleading the public for political gains.
- Mr. Laxman cited Goa's civil code, which remained in force after liberation from Portuguese rule and was recognised by Parliament, as an existing example.
- The issue matters because state party chief N. Ramchander Rao called the UCC the 'need of the hour' and urged the Centre to implement it across the country.
What to watch next
- Whether the Centre moves to implement a Uniform Civil Code nationwide
- How the debate between BJP leaders and Asaduddin Owaisi develops
- Whether the Goa Civil Code is cited as a model in future discussions
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K. Laxman
Rajya Sabha member and BJP leader
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“the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is neither ‘anti-Muslim nor anti-Hindu’ and is not aimed against any religion or community.”
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…Rajya Sabha member K. Laxman on Tuesday asserted that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is neither ‘anti-Muslim nor anti-Hindu’ and is not aimed against any religion or community. Instead, he said, its objective is to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal rights for all citizens. Addressing the issue, the BJP leader said the party remains committed to the principles of equal rights, equal…
“the party remains committed to the principles of equal rights, equal laws and equal respect for every Indian citizen.”
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…nor anti-Hindu’ and is not aimed against any religion or community. Instead, he said, its objective is to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal rights for all citizens. Addressing the issue, the BJP leader said the party remains committed to the principles of equal rights, equal laws and equal respect for every Indian citizen. He noted that Union Home Minister Amit Shahhad raised the issue with the broader objective of strengthening the concept of ‘One Nation, Equal Civil Rights’ and ensuring that discrimination is not perpetuated under the…
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