Asaduddin Owaisi Critiques Assam's UCC Bill as Hindu Law Imposition
'Backdoor imposition of Hindu law on Muslims': Asaduddin Owaisi on Assam's UCC Bill

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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill introduced in Assam, alleging it imposes Hindu law on Muslims while exempting Scheduled Tribes. He argues it undermines Islamic inheritance principles and protects only Hindu cultural norms.
- 01The UCC Bill aims to ban polygamy and mandate registration of live-in relationships in Assam.
- 02Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the Bill seeks to modernize laws on marriage and succession.
- 03Owaisi argues that the Bill is not truly uniform as it exempts tribal communities from its provisions.
- 04He claims the UCC undermines Islamic inheritance laws, allowing unequal distribution of property.
- 05Owaisi emphasizes that the constituent assembly did not intend for a mandatory UCC, highlighting cultural autonomy for all communities.
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Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), criticized the recently introduced Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Assam, labeling it a "backdoor imposition" of Hindu law on Muslims. He contended that the Bill, which aims to ban polygamy and enforce compulsory registration of live-in relationships, primarily protects Hindu cultural norms while disregarding Muslim rights. Owaisi pointed out that the Bill exempts Scheduled Tribes, arguing that this selective application undermines the concept of uniformity. He expressed concerns over the Bill's implications for Islamic inheritance laws, stating that it allows individuals to write wills that could exclude daughters from their rightful inheritance, contradicting Islamic principles. Owaisi further remarked that the UCC does not reflect the intentions of the constituent assembly, which did not envision a mandatory UCC. He called for a more equitable approach that respects the cultural autonomy of all communities in Assam.
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The UCC Bill could significantly alter personal laws governing marriage and inheritance in Assam, affecting the rights of Muslim and tribal communities.
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