'Don’t get unduly worried': Jagan assures Muslims on UCC

Amaravati: Amid the debate on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy assured the Muslim community that his government will not take any decision that will hurt the sentiments of the minorities.

On Wednesday, Muslim community representatives met Jagan at the camp office to express their concerns over the UCC.

"This is your government. It is working for the interests of the weaker sections and minorities and it will not take any decision that hurts your sentiments. Don't get unduly worried about it," said Jagan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed for the implementation of UCC in the country, saying having two separate sets of laws is not sustainable.

According to the CM, the Centre has not yet prepared the draft bill on UCC and no one knows its contents.

Further, he stated that false propaganda was being carried out about Muslim women's rights. He suggested to religious heads and elders to reject them.

Affirming that there would be no compromise on the rights of Muslim women, Jagan asked the representatives to offer him suggestions.

"India is a country which stands for unity in diversity with various religions and castes. Different personal law boards are working based on their faiths and religious practices. If these practices are to be streamlined then that should be done through the personal law boards, as they have a fair idea and understanding," Jagan opined.

He said only these boards are competent enough to avoid misinterpretation. "If these are to be changed, the Supreme Court, Law Commission, and the central government should together discuss the issues with various Law Boards and work on the proposed changes. Otherwise, it may not work in a country like India which is guided by diversity," he added.