Kozhikode: CPM state secretary MV Govindan said on Wednesday that the Communist Party of India (CPI) will participate in the seminar organised by the CPM against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Kozhikode. Speaking to media persons here, Govindan pointed out that all those interested can take part in the seminar.
“The Congress were not invited as they did not have a stance on the issue. Even now, the party holds different opinions in various states. Congress is holding public forum in Kerala. Is the party’s all India leadership ready to make such a move,” Govindan asked.
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He added that the Constitution itself has pointed out that changes in personal law are necessary in matters including gender equality. “We should move towards it. But, the processes that should be completed before, have not been done here,” he said.
The central government is attempting a deliberate intervention to implement Hindutva agenda through the uniform civil code. The country cannot exist without accepting India’s diversities. Manipur is an example of this,” he added.
“They are putting forward the Hindutva agenda on a journey to fascism. If they are trying to advance in the same path, then will also work to counter it,” Govindan said.
Meanwhile, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Sunday declined the CPM’s invitation to take part in its seminar. Whereas the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama said it will cooperate with the CPM and take part in its seminar.
Published: 12 Jul 2023, 10:40 am IST
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