Amit Shah Addresses Tribals, Defends Uniform Civil Code Against Misconceptions
Do not be afraid of UCC, Amit Shah tells tribals, alleges conspiracy

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah reassured tribal communities at the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not infringe on their customs. He claimed a conspiracy is spreading misinformation about the UCC, emphasizing that it has been implemented in BJP-ruled states without affecting tribal rights.
- 01Amit Shah stated that the UCC will not impose restrictions on tribal customs and rights.
- 02He accused opponents of the UCC of spreading misconceptions to create fear among tribal communities.
- 03The UCC has been implemented in Uttarakhand and Gujarat, but provisions exist to exempt tribal populations.
- 04Shah urged tribal members to spread awareness about the UCC in their communities.
- 05He highlighted the government's success in combating Naxalism, claiming the country is now largely free from it.
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During the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam at Red Fort, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed tribal communities, assuring them that there is no reason to fear the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He emphasized that the UCC will not interfere with tribal customs and that specific exemptions will be made for them. Shah claimed that misinformation is being spread to create fear about the UCC, which aims to standardize personal laws across religions in India. He noted that the UCC has already been implemented in BJP-ruled states like Uttarakhand and Gujarat, but tribal communities have been kept exempt from its provisions. Shah encouraged participants to disseminate this message in their villages and forests. Additionally, he discussed the government's achievements in eradicating Naxalism, stating that it has hindered tribal development and led to the deaths of over 40,000 tribal members. He asserted that it is now time for the development of tribal regions.
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The assurance regarding UCC aims to alleviate fears among tribal communities, promoting social stability and development.
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