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Guwahati: Assam Congress leader Zubair Anam has challenged the validity of the proposed Uniform Civil Code, arguing that the legislation fails its namesake if it excludes specific groups. Anam stated that the bill must either apply equally to every citizen or not be implemented at all. He pointed to existing exemptions for tribal communities as evidence of deep contradictions that could lead to practical complications, particularly regarding the registration of live-in relationships.
The Congress official emphasized that the fundamental premise of a uniform code is equality before the law. He questioned why the government would draft a policy for public welfare while simultaneously carving out exceptions for specific populations. According to Anam, if the policy is beneficial, it should govern everyone without distinction.
Beyond his critique of the civil code, Anam accused the BJP-led government of using divisive debates to distract the public from pressing economic struggles. He cited rising fuel prices and high unemployment as the primary issues currently affecting ordinary people. He claimed that the government artificially stabilized fuel costs during the election period only to increase them once voting concluded.
Anam also addressed the Women's Reservation Bill, reiterating his party's support for the legislation. He argued that the policy should be enacted immediately and unconditionally, rather than being linked to the delimitation process. When asked about government comments regarding religious practices during Eid, he dismissed the topic as a tactic designed to overshadow the actual challenges facing the state.
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