Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes Uttarakhand's UCC, calls it selective
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly opposed the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, alleging that the law is not truly uniform as it excludes certain aspects of Hindu personal laws and tribal communities.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Owaisi questioned the credibility of the UCC, stating, "It can't be called a Uniform Civil Code when exceptions are being made for the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, and tribal communities. How is this uniform? This law is only targeting the weddings and divorces of Muslims."
He further claimed that the law imposes restrictions on religious conversions, stating that individuals wanting to convert from Hinduism to another religion would now require prior permission. "You speak of a Uniform Civil Code, but at the same time, if someone wants to convert from Hinduism, they have to seek approval. This is not uniformity; it is selective targeting," he said.
Owaisi also raised concerns over the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that it aims to take control of Waqf properties. He warned of protests if the bill is passed, drawing parallels to the demonstrations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). "They are bringing this bill to ruin Waqf and loot its properties. Just like there was a protest against CAA, there will be protests over this as well, (if Waqf Amendment Bill is passed)" he asserted.
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Nora Fatehi apologises before NCW over 'Sarke Chunar' row, vows support for orphan girls
New Delhi (PTI): Actor Nora Fatehi on Thursday appeared before the National Commission for Women in connection with a controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar' and apologised, saying there was "no intention to offend anybody."
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Fatehi said she had been put in a situation unintentionally but acknowledged her responsibility as an artist.
"It was just a situation that I was put in, and there was no intention to offend anybody. But of course, I have to be responsible as an artiste. I definitely apologise, we have done everything in writing. They have been so kind and helpful," she said.
The actor also said she has decided to sponsor the education of a few orphan girls.
"It's really important for us to give back to society. So, I decided that we should sponsor a few orphan girls, their education, so that is the goal after this matter," she said.
Earlier, Fatehi distanced herself from the Hindi version of the song, saying she had shot the Kannada version and that her permission was not taken for its use in Hindi.
The Hindi version of the song, released on March 15 on YouTube, triggered outrage among a section of the public over its allegedly explicit lyrics.
Following the backlash, the makers removed the Hindi version from YouTube, though it continued to circulate across platforms. The lyricist, singer and director have also issued apologies.
'KD The Devil' is a Kannada film, dubbed in four languages, including Hindi.
