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Asaduddin Owaisi opposition to Indian legal rulings

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AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced opposition to several legal and legislative developments in India. He criticized an Allahabad High Court ruling regarding a student’s request to wear a hijab with school uniforms, describing the verdict as an ‘attack on Islam’ and a violation of constitutional rights. Owaisi has also challenged the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging the initiative is an attempt to impose Hindu law on non-Hindu populations. He argued that the UCC contradicts constitutional principles of religious freedom and specific protections under Articles 14, 25, 26, and 29. Expanding on this stance, Owaisi has urged allies of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the JD(U) and TDP, to oppose the code if they disagree with the BJP’s ideology. He further questioned the exclusion of tribal communities from the code in states like Madhya Pradesh. Political tensions escalated following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement that the UCC will be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This proposal seeks to replace religion-based personal laws with a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. In response to these criticisms, BJP leaders have defended the UCC, asserting it aims to ensure equal rights and legal provisions for all citizens. Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang argued the code would safeguard interests, such as preventing multiple marriages, and questioned the basis of Owaisi’s ~~opposition to a system intended~~ opposition. Additionally, spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam criticized Owaisi, suggesting that opposing the UCC is contrary to ~~provide uniform protections.~~ the principles of equality found in both Islam and Sanatan Dharma. Regarding identity documentation, Owaisi expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) on minorities and marginalized communities. He specifically highlighted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, stating it is already causing “significant hardship” for minorities, SC/ST communities, and migrants. He warned that an NRC would be “far more devastating,” as it would force citizens to prove their identity through extensive documentation.

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