'Rejected the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)'
- Kohima, 13th December 2022 :: NPF -
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Leader of NPF Legislature Party, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today vehemently rejected the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) stating that it should be withdrawn from passing in the parliament if the Government is to protect the nation.
Addressing the Golden Jubilee of the Thuvopisumi Youth Association Games & Sports meet, the NPF leader lamented that despite earlier oppositions against the introduction of the bill twice (November 2019 and March 2020) and subsequent withdrawal of the same, the UCC is being introduced again by BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena in Rajya Sabha last Friday.
He said that the Bill like UCC which disregards the sentiments, beliefs and values of the minority communities of the country should not live to see the light of the day.
Azo Nienu said that the UCC will purely go against the spirit of Indian federalism and also the very foundation upon which Nagaland state was created, adding that, it also seeks to undermine the fundamental rights, the freedom of religion guaranteed by the constitution of India.
He was also of the view that once the bill is introduced and implemented, it will destroy the cultural ethos and practices of tribal communities of the country, especially the NE tribes. And a state like Nagaland, which has diverse tribes, each priding in their unique customary laws to regulate their lives, will face unbearable consequences, he added.
Therefore, the NPF leader said that the introduction of a law that seeks to address personal and other core values of a community without any understanding of their cultural beliefs and values is nothing but will only repeat the ugly face of colonial imperialism in the post-independent era and it will only amount to do away with tribal identities and consequently, the very idea of “unity in diversity” itself.
So, the NPF leader has urged upon the Central leadership that a true parliamentarian should take into consideration the aspirations and struggles of the weaker section of the society before legislating any law.
Azo Nienu expressed regret that the people and the law makers representing different communities and their interest have not been consulted regarding the bill and so passing such bill will only divide the people and it threaten the integrity, peace and unity of the country.
While condemning the proposed UCC bill, the NPF Leader has also called upon all right thinking citizens to oppose and reject it.
Issued by:
Press Bureau,
Naga People’s Front,
Central Headquarters,
Kohima: Nagaland,
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This article was posted on December 14, 2022 .
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