Sikh Body SGPC Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Raises Concern Of Culture Loss
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SGPC chief's remarks came a day after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) said that the implementation of UCC throughout the country would have an adverse impact on minority and tribal communities.
Sikh body SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami today opposed the Uniform Civil Code, citing concerns about the potential erosion of traditions, culture, and the unique identity of minorities.
His remarks came a day after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) said that the implementation of Uniform Civil Code throughout the country would have an adverse impact on minority and tribal communities.
Speaking to the media here, chief Dhami said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), an top gurdwara body, has taken a firm stand against the UCC and opposed its implementation.
On the issue of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, chief Dhami criticised the AAP government in Punjab for interfering in religious matters, saying it was a "direct violation of the rights of the Sikhs".
