Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday strongly criticised the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), accusing the government of violating constitutional rights and imposing laws rooted in Hindu personal practices on Muslims.
Speaking on the issue, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief said, “You are violating the constitutional acts that guarantee the freedom to practice our religion and imposing the Hindu Succession Act on Muslims.”
‘Violation of Article 21 and religious rights’
Owaisi argued that several provisions in the proposed UCC interfere with personal laws and religious practices.
“The requirement of proof of adultery for divorce, judicial separation, exceptional circumstances — these are all part of Hindu law. Why is it being imposed on Muslims? It is a violation of Article 21,” he said.
He added that such provisions go against the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty and religious freedom.
Concerns over marriage, alimony, and succession laws
The AIMIM leader said the UCC framework affects key aspects of personal law, including marriage, maintenance, alimony, and inheritance.
“This is against the Islamic belief system and will ruin the sanctity of marriage,” Owaisi said. “Maintenance, alimony, and succession are aligned with Hindu law too.”
Questions raised on ‘moral stance’ of ruling groups
Owaisi also questioned the inclusion of provisions such as live-in relationships in the UCC framework.
“There is a provision for live-in relationships—where are the morals of RSS and BJP?” he asked, criticising the ideological stance of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
