Minorities form chunk of Kerala population, with Muslims & Christians comprising 26% & 18% respectively. State goes to polls next year, has no representative in Lok Sabha at present.
Speaking at the India Islamic Cultural Centre in Delhi, Doval addresses prominent Muslim leaders and scholars on interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance and radicalisation.
Party's Gujarat & Punjab units have raised objections over leadership’s 'in-principle support' to Uniform Civil Code, which they say is against interests of Sikhs, tribals etc.
The middle layer of this apparatus not only confines the UCC debate to Muslims but also produces a new binary between religious rights and social justice.
Until the Uniform Civil Code comes into play, varied personal laws for different religions shape some of the most important life events in India, from divorce to death.
National Minorities Commission chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura said that the Uniform Civil Code is a constitutional provision and does not pose a threat to religious identity.
Amidst the heated debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code, a look at the diverse laws currently governing divorce and maintenance across different religious communities in India.
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’.
Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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