Amidst the raging debate on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that without any concrete proposal it can be discussed. Doing this is like ‘shooting arrows in the air’ and the government has put this ‘googly’ to divert attention from issues related to the public. Pilot also alleged in an interview to ‘PTI-Bhasha’ that the government has not yet come out with any proposal or blueprint regarding UCC, but it is using it as a political tool.

Congress’s stand on the debate on UCC Asked about the debate on UCC and Congress’ stand on it, he said, “What is Uniform Civil Code, has any bill come, has any proposal come, has any blueprint been prepared Don’t even know. Different people, different parties, different religious leaders are giving their opinion in the name of UCC. )What is the definition of UCC – Sachin Pilot Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan asked, “What is the proposal of the government, what is the standing committee of the Parliament saying, has there been any bill in the Parliament, what is the definition of UCC?” Pilot said that talking about UCC without any concrete proposal is like ‘shooting arrows in the air’. The Congress leader said, “They (the government) have put a googly, now keep discussing it, keep arguing. No one knows anything about any proposal. Pilot alleged that the central government deliberately works to divert attention, so that there is no discussion on inflation and other issues related to the public.

The Law Commission has sought public opinion on UCC- UCC He said, “I understand that if any underprivileged, be it a man or a woman, is to be given rights or dignity, property rights, empowerment, then who has any objection? Maybe, but there is no blueprint regarding this, only political tools have been used. The UCC is meant to enforce uniform law on marriage, divorce and succession. When implemented, it will apply to all the citizens of the country. The law shall not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, community or local customs. Law Commission invites public opinion on UCC.

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Sun, Jul 9, 2023, 1: 43 PM IST