Centre Using Uniform Civil Code To Target Non-BJP States: MK Stalin
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"They (BJP-led NDA at the Centre) want to impose the UCC and use it against the non-BJP states. Those opposing it are being threatened with CBI, ED, and IT raids," CM Stalin told reporters in Chennai on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday accused the BJP-led central government of using the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) against non-BJP states, alleging that those speaking against the proposed legislation were being threatened with reiads by the central investigating agencies.
"They (BJP-led NDA at the Centre) want to impose the UCC and use it against the non-BJP states. Those opposing it are being threatened with CBI, ED, and IT raids," CM Stalin told reporters in Chennai on Thursday.
Bringing the UCC back to the front and centre of the national discourse, Prime Ministert Narendra Modi said recently the country cannot run on two sets of laws, adding that the Uniform Civil Code was in keeping with the founding ideals of the Constitution.