AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi delivered a scathing critique of the government's rollout of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment in family tax rebate benefits, particularly for the Muslim community. Speaking on the occasion of his party's 66th foundation day, Owaisi questioned the disparity in granting Hindu undivided family tax rebates exclusively to one community while neglecting Muslims.
Expressing his discontent, Owaisi demanded equal financial benefits, asserting, "If you have allocated Rs 3,000 crore for undivided tax rebates, extend it to us as well. It appears as an imposition of religious practices on us."
Regarding the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, Owaisi raised doubts, stressing the interconnectedness of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Population Register (NPR), and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
The passage of the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Uttarakhand Assembly on February 7 marked a significant milestone, positioning Uttarakhand as the pioneering state in implementing such uniform regulations. The bill aims to standardize regulations concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, and cohabitation across all communities except Scheduled Tribes.
Despite opposition's calls to refer the bill to the select committee of the House, it was successfully passed, replacing antiquated personal laws governing various aspects of personal life.
Additionally, Owaisi expressed confidence in his party's ability to outmaneuver the BJP in Hyderabad, citing past successes and projecting future victories.
Commenting on the prevailing unemployment crisis, Owaisi criticized the Modi government's lack of tangible solutions, lamenting the hollow promises of 'achche din' (good days). He highlighted the stark disparity between the staggering number of job seekers and the limited available vacancies, particularly in Uttar Pradesh.
Owaisi urged Muslim voters to deliberate carefully before casting their ballots, warning against complacency in the face of encroachments on religious freedoms, exemplified by the Assam Cabinet's decision to repeal the Muslim Marriages Act, which he perceived as a deliberate attempt to sever Muslims from their religious practices.
