AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the Maharashtra government for seeking to impose what he termed a "Hindu Civil Code" that restricts Islamic marriage practices. He pointed out flaws in the public survey, noting it asks leading questions about polygamy while ignoring the Hindu Undivided Family. Owaisi also highlighted the resignation of retired judge RC Chavan over the absence of minority committee members. In defense of the policy, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that pursuing the framework adheres strictly to the Directive Principles of the Constitution.
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Critics argue the proposed legal reforms unfairly target Muslim traditions while accommod…: Critics argue the proposed legal reforms unfairly target Muslim traditions while accommodating select tribal personal customs across the state.
Opponents of the survey object to its reliance on restrictive yes-or-no questions regardi…: Opponents of the survey object to its reliance on restrictive yes-or-no questions regarding complex matters like extra-judicial divorce.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis maintains that drafting a Uniform Civil Code fulfills co…: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis maintains that drafting a Uniform Civil Code fulfills constitutional mandates under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Owaisi says in Islam, 'Nikah is a contract, not a lifelong bond.'
NEW DELHI: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday slammed the Maharashtra government's proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that it was aimed at targeting Muslims and imposing a "Hindu Civil Code" on non-Hindu communities.Questioning the government's approach, Owaisi asked, "Why accept tribal customs but not Muslim practices?" He alleged that the proposed code would restrict Muslims from following their religious practices, particularly those related to marriage and divorce."This UCC is being brought to stop Muslims from practising their religion. In Islam, marriage is a contract. You are also imposing divorce rules as per the Hindu Marriage Act. All this is being done to target Muslims and snatch their identity," he said, ANI reported.Owaisi said Nikah was an essential part of marriage under Islam and argued that different religions followed distinct personal laws adding that, "In Islam, marriage is called nikah. It is not a religious ritual. Nikah is a contract, not a lifelong bond."If there is no nikah, then what is it? If a child is born out…
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