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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Surveillance intensified in Bengal border districts as killers of Suvendu's PA may flee out of state
Kolkata (PTI): Police stations in border districts of West Bengal intensified surveillance and searches as investigators suspect the involvement of professional shooters from neighbouring states in the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's close aide, a senior officer said on Friday.
The police are also investigating the role of local criminals who might have provided logistical support to the assailants, he said.
More than 36 hours after Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath was assassinated by motorcycle-borne gunmen at Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district, the police are yet to make any arrest.
“A detailed investigation is underway. The manner in which the attack was carried out suggests extensive reconnaissance and the possible involvement of hired sharpshooters from outside the state,” a senior police officer told PTI.
He also said all police stations in border districts have been alerted.
"Checks are being carried out at multiple points, and CCTV footage from areas along Jessore Road is being thoroughly scanned,” another senior officer said.
According to probe findings, the gunmen allegedly followed Rath’s vehicle before launching the attack.
“The escape route of the gunmen indicates that they were familiar with the locality, or local criminals might have assisted them. Without local support, fleeing through the lanes so quickly would have been difficult,” the officer added.
The police, however, are yet to ascertain the motive behind the murder.
The police and detective department officers have launched extensive searches in and around Madhyamgram near Kolkata.
Heavy deployment of police and central forces has also been made in the area since the murder occurred on Wednesday night.
"A motorcycle used in the crime was registered in 2012 in the name of a resident of Burnpur in Asansol. However, the police found that no person by that name currently resides at the address given during the vehicle registration process," another officer said.
