The Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted an unanimous resolution to exempt the state from UCC. The resolution was supported by all the 60 MLAs, including BJP MLAs.
Nagaland government would move a resolution in the state assembly denouncing the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act and the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
In a significant political development, the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) party, which is an ally of the BJP-led NDA, has decided to support the opposition sponsored no-confidence motion, being discussed in the Lok Sabha.
The Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) on Friday expressed strong opposition against any attempt by the Centre to implement the uniform civil code (UCC) in the state of Meghalaya.
BJP leader and former cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai on Monday urged the Centre to exclude the scheduled area in Meghalaya from the purview of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as it would interfere with the matrilineal system of the indigenous people.
The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders’ Forum (KJCLF) on Friday said enforcement of the uniform civil code (UCC) will result in the eradication of the matrilineal custom of lineage unique to the Khasi people.
Talking on implementation of UCC, Jipson R Marak also said that they are sending message to all the minister in regard to opposing the implementation of UCC, that are being the backward classes and under protection of VI (Sixth) schedule.
The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) held a crucial meeting on Friday with various stakeholders, including pressure groups, senior citizens, and the Bar Association, to deliberate on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Chief Executive Member (CEM) Albinush R Marak, Deputy CEM Nikman Ch Marak, along with other Executive Members (EMs), attended the meeting.
The Garo Students’ Union (GSU) has expressed its strong opposition to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that it will destroy the ancient customs, unique traditions and culture of the people of North East.
