Muslims protest against UCC legislation in Assam
Berenga : Hundreds of Muslims staged a protest against the recently passed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation in BJP ruled Assam state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, hundreds of Muslims gathered outside a mosque in the Berenga area of Cachar district to protest against the recently passed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation, saying that it unfairly targets the Muslim community.
The protesters raised slogans against the law and demanded its withdrawal.
Former MLA Ataur Rahman Mazarbhuiya was among those present and addressed the gathering, criticising the legislation and describing it as an attack on religious freedom and Assam’s cultural diversity.
Speaking to the media, Mazarbhuiya said that the UCC was being implemented in an unfair manner and specifically targeted Islam and Muslims.
“The law is being imposed unfairly and is aimed at Muslims,” he said, adding that the legislation appeared to be based on the assumption that Muslim personal laws do not adequately protect women’s rights.
