On Thursday, Muslim outfits warned that if bill is passed, they would protest nationwide until it is revoked. Bill is against secularism and Constitution, they added.
All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, an association of over 800 dargahs, welcomes Centre’s decision. It also demands provisions to bring transparency in functioning of waqf boards.
Sameena Begum and Benazir Hina have been isolated, threatened by extremists, and forced into a financial crisis since they started their battle against polygamy, halala, and talaq-e-hasan.
However, all from the community were united in pointing out that Uniform Civil Code will affect other religions too. Some called it ‘attempt to polarise ahead of 2024 polls’.
AIMPLB’s own existence lies in preserving patriarchal interpretation of sharia, even though they lack legal or official approval. They can be likened to khap panchayats.
As an Indian Pasmanda Muslim woman, I have a question for the Modi govt: For how long would we remain subjected to step-motherly treatment when it comes to our rights?
The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board says Islamic religious traditions are going through their most difficult period since 1857 and 1947. That’s not true.
‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
AIMPLB is an utterly patriarchal regressive institution. It has held hostage the lives of Muslims in modern India. As long as it is around, there is no hope for modernisation and reforms in Muslim society.
AIMPLB is an utterly patriarchal regressive institution. It has held hostage the lives of Muslims in modern India. As long as it is around, there is no hope for modernisation and reforms in Muslim society.