Mizoram House adopts resolution against UCC

AIZAWL: The Mizoram assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted an official resolution moved by home minister Lalchamliana opposing the enactment of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
The official resolution reads. "This House unanimously resolves to oppose any step taken or proposed to be taken for enactment of Uniform Civil Code in India."
Moving the resolution, Lalchamliana said there has been clear indication that there were proposals to legislate the UCC.
He added that enforcement of the UCC was even discussed in the constituent assembly but its enforcement was included in the Article 44 of the Constitution - Directive Principles of State Policy, which is not enforceable.
"BJP had also promised to enact the UCC in its election manifesto during the hustings of 2018 parliamentary polls," he said.
Lalchamliana added that replies given to the lone Rajya Sabha member from the state regarding UCC by Union law minister Kiren Rijiju indicated that the Centre has been making efforts to enact the code.
Though Article 371G of the Constitution, an outcome of the peace accord signed between the centre and the erstwhile underground Mizo National Front (MNF) in 1986, may safeguard the people of Mizoram, Mizos outside the state would not be protected, Lalchamliana said.
"The enforcement of UCC would be harmful to the minority communities, including religious minorities, as well as for integration of the country," he added.
Those who participated in the discussion included CM Zoramthanga, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) legislature party leader Lalduhoma, Congress legislature party leader Zodintluanga Ralte and lone BJP legislator BD Chakma.