Speaking to reporters, Rafiqul Islam, former member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from the All India United Democratic Front and treasurer of Assam State Jamiat Ulama, alleged that the bill was passed in the Assam Legislative Assembly on the strength of numerical majority rather than broad-based public consensus.
Islam questioned the very basis of the proposed legislation, arguing that a Uniform Civil Code should apply equally to every citizen without exception. He pointed out that the bill reportedly excludes certain sections of society, including tribal communities, and asked how the legislation could be considered uniform if exemptions are provided to specific groups.
“A Uniform Civil Code means a common law applicable to every citizen of India. But this bill excludes certain sections, including tribal communities. If exemptions exist, then where is the uniformity?” Islam said.
He further stated that the Constitution of India recognises different personal laws for various religious communities, including Hindus, Muslims, Parsis and Christians, allowing them to follow their respective customs, traditions and religious practices.
According to Islam, the proposed Assam Uniform Civil Code seeks to impose provisions derived from one set of traditions upon other communities, particularly Muslims. He claimed that such an approach violates constitutional principles and democratic values. The organisation described the bill as a “black law” and appealed to the Prime Minister not to grant approval to the legislation.
The Assam State Jamiat Ulama also made it clear that it is prepared to challenge the law through the judicial system if the bill receives final approval. Islam stated that both the High Court and the Supreme Court remain available for constitutional remedies and that preparations for legal action are already underway.
He also maintained that the customs and traditions of one religion should not be imposed upon followers of another faith.
Islam added that Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, president of Assam State Jamiat Ulama, shares the organisation’s opposition to the proposed legislation and fully supports its stand against the bill.
Reiterating its position, the organisation announced that it would continue resisting the proposed Assam Uniform Civil Code through democratic and legal means. The development marks a significant escalation in opposition to the legislation, setting the stage for a potential legal and constitutional battle over one of the most contentious policy proposals currently under consideration in Assam.
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