The BJP-led central government has revived the uniform civil code “debate”, but its political motives are again at the forefront.
The BJP-led central government has revived the uniform civil code “debate”, but its political motives are again at the forefront. It is targeting Muslim personal laws, and hinting at excluding some social groups. India needs gender just and religion neutral civil laws, says noted activist Javed Anand. But such laws will not target or isolate any community, and must be based on a well-reasoned draft, he tells NewsClick in this interview.