Meghalaya CM rules out UCC, cites tribal diversity as key concern

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday reiterated his opposition to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that its implementation is neither practical nor appropriate in a country as culturally diverse as India.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

His remarks come as Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the UCC while exempting tribal customs from its purview.

While acknowledging that certain aspects of civil laws could be made uniform, Sangma stressed the need to protect indigenous rights.

He argued that imposing a uniform legal framework on all communities would not be feasible, given the unique traditions of tribal and indigenous groups.