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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicUniform Civil Code

Topic: Uniform Civil Code

Our take on Manipur schools’ re-opening, NCP power struggle, UCC debate—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Oppn unity rooted in ‘anti-Hindu’ attitude passed off as secularism, says Hindu Right press

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the last couple of weeks.

MP govt’s ‘sensitive approach’ & ‘double engine session’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BJP’s UCC gamble faces resistance from Northeast allies, RSS-backed outfit & its own tribal wing

BJP leaders in poll-bound states where tribals account for sizeable chunk of population say opposition could rely on 'whispering campaign' focused on UCC to dent party's prospects.

SubscriberWrites: Is India ready? A recurring question

It is because of this very unfounded self doubt, India has been labeled a 'laggard democracy,' & China, Japan, Korea etc sped past us in the decades after the end of WWII.

Good news! ‘one-size uniform for everyone’ & ‘ED takes vacation break before Lok Sabha polls’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BJP ally AIADMK reiterates opposition to UCC. ‘Will affect religious rights of minorities’

AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami says party's stand same as it was in its 2019, when it had urged Modi govt to not amend the Constitution for UCC.

At parliamentary panel meeting, Congress & DMK oppose UCC, BRS & Uddhav Sena non-committal

The panel was hearing the views of the Department of Legal Affairs, Legislative Department and the Law Commission of India on UCC. BJP suggests exempting Northeast from the code.

‘Will always toe party line,’ says Himachal minister Vikramaditya after remarks favouring UCC

Shimla (Rural) MLA says remarks on UCC blown out of proportion & BJP is using issue to 'divert attention'. Congress minister calls Vikramaditya Singh's remarks 'personal opinion'.

UCC can strengthen country, but BJP raising it to cover up its failures, says Mayawati

BSP chief says UCC should be implemented with awareness & general consent, not by force. Later in the day, former NDA ally SBSP too endorsed a Uniform Civil Code.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

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.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

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.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

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.