Govt not running mobile campaign for UCC consent

PM Modi referred to the Uniform Civil Code in a programme, after which the debate gained momentum. Last month, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice solicited views of stakeholders about the UCC.

DTNEXT Bureau

Published:25th Jul, 2023 at 4:59 AM

CHENNAI: Recently, PM Modi referred to the Uniform Civil Code in a programme, after which the debate gained momentum. Last month, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice solicited views of stakeholders about the UCC.

A viral message with a phone number claims that over 20 lakh Muslims, Christians voted against it. Now, Hindus are asked to consent by giving a missed call to the number, the message said.

AltNews found the Law Commission has issued a disclaimer on fraudulent WhatsApp texts being circulated regarding the UCC. The govt is running no such helpline for UCC consent.

Govt not running mobile campaign for UCC consent

PM Modi referred to the Uniform Civil Code in a programme, after which the debate gained momentum. Last month, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice solicited views of stakeholders about the UCC.

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