{"id":425117,"date":"2024-08-16T06:37:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T01:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=425117"},"modified":"2024-08-16T06:37:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T01:37:56","slug":"modi-calls-for-an-end-to-indias-religion-based-laws-faces-minority-opposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/modi-calls-for-an-end-to-indias-religion-based-laws-faces-minority-opposition\/","title":{"rendered":"Modi calls for an end to India\u2019s religion-based laws, faces minority opposition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> New Delhi<br \/>\nIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again advocated for the implementation of a uniform civil code, replacing India\u2019s religion-based laws.<br \/>\nSpeaking at the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi said that a secular civil code is essential for national unity, but acknowledged that the move has faced opposition from some minority groups.<br \/>\nPM Modi stated that a comprehensive discussion on the matter is necessary, highlighting that the current system, which governs personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance through multiple religious laws, promotes division and inequality.<br \/>\nHe described the existing civil code as \u201ccommunal\u201d and called for the nation to unite under one common legal framework.<br \/>\nThe implementation of a uniform civil code has been a long-standing goal of Indian PM\u2019s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), featuring prominently in its election manifestos.<br \/>\nHowever, PM Modi stopped short of detailing any specific legislative actions, particularly in light of the BJP\u2019s recent loss of its parliamentary majority.<br \/>\nThe government now relies on the support of regional allies, whose backing would be crucial for any potential rollout of this contentious measure.<br \/>\nDuring his nearly 100-minute speech, the Indian Premier also addressed other key issues, including the need for simultaneous state and national elections and his government\u2019s ongoing efforts to reform and modernise the country\u2019s infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again advocated for the implementation of a uniform civil code, replacing India\u2019s religion-based laws. 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