MBC opposes proposed UCC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 14 2023:
Expressing concern over the proposed enactment of Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC) in a letter addressed to the Law Commission of India opposed the code stating that its enactment will be counterproductive to the existing unity in diversity and will adversely affect professing of different religious faiths too.
MBC also submitted memorandums to Pres ident, Prime Minister, Union Minister of Law & Justice and Lok Sabha MP Manipur through Imphal West DC.
The letter stated that MBC is very doubtful that en actment of a Uniform Civil Code will strengthen the secular fabric of the country enshrined in the Constitution of India.
Stating that democracy is not the brute rule of ma jority but also respect and requirement of minority voices too, MBC contin ued that it would be un reasonable and inexpedient to impose a uniform civil code.
If enacted, the MBC is concerned that the UCC would particularly affect the interest of the backward classes and minorities and its traditions, customs, social and economic rights including land rights, etc.
Therefore, MBC stressed that in the interest of law abiding citizens of India, particularly the Christian communities, minorities, backward classes and the tribals, the UCC is best not enforced.