Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Rijiju: Tribals Exempt from Proposed Uniform Civil Code
The government is planning a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for similar laws for everyone.
However, Minister Kiren Rijiju said tribal communities, particularly in the northeast, will not be included.
This is to preserve their unique traditions.
He mentioned the government's commitment to respecting tribal cultures and ensuring their representation.
The Law Commission is studying the UCC, and some states are working on it.
Rijiju highlighted the current government's efforts for tribal welfare.
Kiren Rijiju announced tribals will be exempt from the proposed Uniform Civil Code.
The exemption aims to allow tribals to live according to their traditions.
Rijiju stated that the government and BJP are considering a Uniform Civil Code.
The Law Commission is currently examining the issue of the UCC.
Uttarakhand has already implemented the UCC.
- Who
- Kiren Rijiju
- What
- Announced tribals will be kept out of the proposed Uniform Civil Code
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Event organized by RSS-affiliate Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in Kargil
- Why
- To allow tribals to live freely as per their customs
- Politician
- Kiren Rijiju
- Position
- Union Minister of Minority Affairs
- Key Policy
- Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
- Exemption
- Tribals of northeast and other areas
- Reason for Exemption
- Allowing them to live freely as per their customs
