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UCC will bring contentment instead of few sections' appeasement: Choubey
The senior BJP leader also expressed hope that the Narendra Modi government will bring the common civil code at the earliest
 "UCC will bring contentment instead of few sections' appeasement: Choubey")
TN CM Stalin lashes out at PM Modi for pushing Uniform Civil Code
Modi was thinking of winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by fanning communal sentiments and creating confusion in the country, the DMK chief said
 "TN CM Stalin lashes out at PM Modi for pushing Uniform Civil Code")
Mere oppn to Sharia cannot be basis for Uniform Civil Code: Shiv Sena (UBT)
Sharia is an Islamic religious law based on the teachings of the Quran and the traditional sayings of Muhammad
 "Mere oppn to Sharia cannot be basis for Uniform Civil Code: Shiv Sena (UBT)")
PM's statement on UCC has nothing to do with minorities' welfare: JD(U)
PM Modi said on Tuesday that the country cannot run on two laws and that the Uniform Civil Code is part of the Constitution
 "PM's statement on UCC has nothing to do with minorities' welfare: JD(U)")
UCC push political ploy before polls, needs extensive consultations: NCP
Patel said if the UCC was being brought as an agent of social change, there should have been extensive consultations on the issue
 "UCC push political ploy before polls, needs extensive consultations: NCP")
Isn't PM prejudging response of Law Commission: Khurshid on UCC remarks
"So, a person in the position of the PM, should he be showing his inclination, which will distort objective opinion that the Law Commission is to get," he said
 "Isn't PM prejudging response of Law Commission: Khurshid on UCC remarks")
PM Modi's push for UCC only an election agenda; will be opposed: IUML
Basheer said that the IUML has always opposed the UCC and will continue to do so as it cannot be implemented effectively in the Indian scenario
 "PM Modi's push for UCC only an election agenda; will be opposed: IUML")
Law Commission has received 850,000 responses so far on UCC: Chairman
The Law Commission had on June 14 invited views from all stakeholders, including people and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue
 "Law Commission has received 850,000 responses so far on UCC: Chairman")
UCC will have adverse impact on minority, tribal communities: Akali Dal
The Shiromani Akali Dal Wednesday said the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the country would have an adverse impact on the minority and tribal communities
 "UCC will have adverse impact on minority, tribal communities: Akali Dal")
AAP extends 'in-principle' support to UCC, wants govt to hold consultations
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday extended its "in-principle support" to a Uniform Civil Code but said it should be brought in with a consensus after extensive consultations with stakeholders.
 "AAP extends 'in-principle' support to UCC, wants govt to hold consultations")
Does Congress stand with UCC or 'communal conspiracy' against it: Naqvi
Naqvi said from the constituent assembly to Parliament, from the streets to civil society and the Supreme Court, the demand and need for the UCC was raised on several occasions
 "Does Congress stand with UCC or 'communal conspiracy' against it: Naqvi")
AIMPLB members huddle to finalise draft opposing UCC to submit to law panel
He said that the BJP has decided it would not adopt the path of appeasement and vote bank politics, and alleged that the Opposition was using the issue of UCC to mislead and provoke the Muslim communi
 "AIMPLB members huddle to finalise draft opposing UCC to submit to law panel")
UCC can't be forced by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram
UCC refers to a common set of laws that are applicable to all the citizens of India that is not based on religion
 "UCC can't be forced by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram")
How can India have two laws? PM Modi's pitch for Uniform Civil Code
Modi urged party workers to reach out to Pasmanda Muslims with facts and arguments to convince them that all, including Muslims, had access to his government's welfare schemes
 "How can India have two laws? PM Modi's pitch for Uniform Civil Code")
What will happen to tribal culture if UCC is implemented? asks Bhagel
The UCC, which finds mention as a directive principle in the Constitution, refers to a common law related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and succession of property for all citizens
 "What will happen to tribal culture if UCC is implemented? asks Bhagel")
Don't make such issues part of 'dog-whistle politics': RJD attacks PM Modi
"For me it is important to tell him that this is not a dog whistle, that you make it into a Hindu-Muslim issue, it also involves the traditions of our tribals," Jha said
 "Don't make such issues part of 'dog-whistle politics': RJD attacks PM Modi")
Country can't run on two different laws, says PM Modi on Uniform Civil Code
PM Modi said that the Indian Muslims need to understand which political parties were provoking and destroying them for their own benefit
 "Country can't run on two different laws, says PM Modi on Uniform Civil Code")
UCC against religious freedom, will oppose it under legal ambit: Jamiat
A resolution opposing the UCC was also passed by the executive committee of the Jamiat (Arshad Madani faction) at its executive meeting Sunday
 "UCC against religious freedom, will oppose it under legal ambit: Jamiat")
All states in country should implement Uniform Civil Code: U'khand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that all the states in the country should implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
 "All states in country should implement Uniform Civil Code: U'khand CM Dhami")
UCC for all welcome but will it adversely impact Hindus? asks Uddhav
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code for all citizens is welcome but wondered if its implementation would affect Hindus adversely