'We will support few aspects but...,' Congress's top legal minds meet to discuss Uniform Civil Code

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The Indian Express citing sources, Congress has resolved to recommend a cautious stance to the party leadership regarding the UCC. It has been decided that the party will formulate its position after thoroughly examining the draft Bill, provided the government introduces such legislation in Parliament.  IE further stated that the intention is to adopt a measured and informed approach before declaring the party's official stance on the matter.

A group of senior Congress leaders, including P Chidambaram, Salman Khurshid, Abhishek Singhvi, Vivek Tankha, Manish Tewari, and K T S Tulsi, recently held a meeting to delve into the legal and social dimensions surrounding the UCC. The discussion lasted for approximately one and a half hours as the panel explored various aspects of the UCC.

Their intention is to compile a comprehensive report on the matter, which will be presented to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, IE reported. The Indian Express further reported citing sources, “The leaders were of the view that the party should take a nuanced view on UCC as the issue is layered and complex." The BJP, the leaders felt, would want the Congress to spell out a position in favour or against the UCC, but the party will have to factor in various aspects before taking a position.

Earlier this month, the Congress party made a strategic decision to await the next course of action by the BJP government regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the release of a draft Bill. The party had opted to refrain from hastily expressing its opposition to the concept in the absence of a concrete Bill.