"Without reviewing the content of what the Bill intends to do, it really would not be appropriate for us at this point in time to pass a resolution," said CM Sangma
The resolution stated that the State government had earlier submitted its opinions to the 22nd Law Commission on 4 July 2023, conveying its opposition to UCC
While concerns about the proposed uniform personal law are commonly associated with Muslims and other religious minorities, the debate has been equally heated in Northeast
On Independence Day, led by CM Rio, Nagaland took a pledge to make the state Drugs Free
Nagaland Government has officially made clear stand to the 22nd Law Commission of India regarding the UCC
Neiphiu Rio-led NDPP in Nagaland, MDA in Meghalaya, Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Rengma Hoho and Khiamniungan Tribal Council and many have opposed UCC
The MNF president said that the Mizoram Assembly already unanimously resolved to oppose any steps taken or proposed to be taken for the enactment of UCC in India
Every law is being safeguarded and we don't want to touch upon such laws to safeguard the sanctity of constitutional rights of people of Sikkim, said Passang Sherpa
If reports are to be believed, the Centre is considering to introduce a bill on implementing UCC during the upcoming session of Parliament