BJP Lawmaker Defends Uniform Civil Code Against Owaisis Criticism

Pratapgarh, September 16 (Daily Kiran) : BJP legislator Rajendra Maurya responded to AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi’s remarks regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during a discussion in Pratapgarh. Maurya criticized Owaisi’s comments, asserting that the UCC aims to ensure equal rights and a uniform legal framework for all citizens in India. He emphasized that the UCC is a crucial law that binds the nation together and deserves support.

Maurya urged critics to understand the UCC’s objectives rather than oppose it. He highlighted that all citizens in India have equal rights under the Constitution, and laws should reflect this principle. He reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP advocate for “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” aiming to provide equal rights and facilities to all citizens. The UCC should be viewed as part of this broader vision.

He stated that regardless of an individual’s religion, there should be equal rights and uniform civil regulations for all citizens. The implementation of the UCC is said to align with the Constitution’s core spirit, aiming to establish a common legal framework rather than treating any community differently.

In response to Owaisi’s opposition to the UCC, Maurya suggested that public figures should consider the broader implications and constitutional aspects before making statements. He expressed hope that Owaisi would gain “wisdom” and comprehend the UCC’s purpose, which he believes is essential for uniting the country. Moving towards a uniform civil system, rather than maintaining separate provisions for different communities, is linked to the Constitution’s foundational principles.

Referencing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, Maurya noted that it is based on the ideals of equality and rights for all citizens. He asserted that the UCC should be viewed through this constitutional lens, clarifying that its intent is not to diminish the rights of any non-Hindu or other community but to guarantee equal civil rights and regulations for all citizens.