Congress Calls UCC 'Complicated' for India; Live-in Couple's Children's Rights to be Included in Draft
The Congress party has termed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a 'complicated' and complex issue for a diverse country like India.
The party emphasized that it is crucial to consider the cultural, religious, and social plurality of the nation while drafting the UCC.
This statement comes at a time when the debate surrounding the UCC has intensified across the country, and the government is moving towards its potential implementation.Photo: Héctor Berganza / PexelsSenior party leaders have stated that while the UCC aims to create a uniform law for all citizens, implementing it in a country like India, where various religions and communities have their personal laws, will not be easy.
The Congress believes that this process should involve extensive consultations with all stakeholders, especially religious and tribal communities.Live-in Relationships and Children's RightsThe Congress has also expressed its concerns and views on the possibility of including the rights of children born out of live-in relationships in the proposed draft of the UCC.
The party states that this is an important aspect that needs careful consideration.