In an exclusive interview with Hub News, the President, Vice President, and other members of the CoN highlighted several reasons why they believe the UCC should not be enforced in the 6th Schedule areas and tribal regions.
Shillong, July 6: Deputy Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) P.N. Syiem informed that the District council will draft...
The main idea behind a UCC is to have a common set of laws governing personal matters such as adoption, inheritance, marriage, divorce for all the citizens of the country, irrespective of their religious affiliation.
Sangma emphasized that the entire Northeast region has its own distinct culture and societal norms, which should be respected and preserved. He also expressed that NPP will fight to protect the region's cultural identity, stating that they do not want it to be compromised.
He said that the intention of the central government to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the country, will affect and do away with our customs, traditions, practices, inheritance, marriage and religious freedom.