The Muslim law board says that AI trained on historical data could replicate prejudices based on religion, caste, gender and class biases rather than eliminating them.
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?
Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.
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