Amit Shah Assures Tribal Communities on Uniform Civil Code at Tribal Cultural Conclave
UCC no threat to Tribal Communities, ignore lies of divisive forces: HM Amit Shah
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed over 150,000 representatives from various tribal communities at the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam in Delhi, assuring them that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) poses no threat to their traditions. He emphasized the government's commitment to tribal welfare, citing increased funding and the appointment of a tribal president.
- 01Amit Shah assured tribal communities that the UCC would not restrict their traditions and urged them to counter misinformation.
- 02He highlighted the Modi government's increased tribal welfare funding to ₹1.50 lakh crore from ₹28,000 crore during the Congress era.
- 03Shah noted that two BJP-ruled states, Uttarakhand and Gujarat, have implemented UCC while excluding tribal communities from its purview.
- 04He claimed that the Maoist insurgency has been effectively addressed under PM Modi's leadership, transforming former conflict zones into community service centers.
- 05The conclave celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a prominent tribal leader and freedom fighter.
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At the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam held at the historic Red Fort grounds, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a gathering of nearly 150,000 representatives from over 550 tribal communities across India. He reassured attendees that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not threaten their way of life and urged them to dismiss misinformation from divisive forces. Shah emphasized that two BJP-ruled states, Uttarakhand and Gujarat, have implemented the UCC while ensuring that tribal traditions remain protected. He highlighted the Modi government's commitment to tribal welfare, citing an increase in funding to ₹1.50 lakh crore compared to ₹28,000 crore during the Congress era. Shah also noted the appointment of Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, as India's first tribal president. He claimed that the Modi administration has effectively addressed the Maoist insurgency, transforming conflict zones into community service centers. The conclave, organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch, featured vibrant cultural processions and marked the 150th anniversary of Birsa Munda's birth, celebrating tribal heritage.
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The UCC discussion aims to reassure tribal communities about their cultural practices while promoting unity and development in tribal regions.
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