Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Owaisi Says UCC Violates Constitution, Criticizes Uttar Pradesh Government
Asaduddin Owaisi spoke against India’s proposed Uniform Civil Code, or UCC.
He said it could conflict with several constitutional protections.
He argued that Hindu personal laws should not automatically apply to people of other religions.
He also asked why Muslims were not exempted when tribal communities were excluded.
Owaisi criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over the demolition of mosques and a graveyard.
He said the government had not followed the required legal process.
He also called for existing government and police vacancies to be filled.
Owaisi said it was too early to know whether his party would contest elections alone or form an alliance.
Asaduddin Owaisi said the Uniform Civil Code violates Articles 25, 26, 29 and 14 of India’s Constitution.
Owaisi alleged that Hindu personal laws could be imposed on non-Hindus under the UCC.
He questioned why Muslims were not exempted when tribals were excluded because of distinct cultures and family practices.
Owaisi accused the Uttar Pradesh government of demolishing mosques and a Kanpur graveyard without following due process.
He demanded that Uttar Pradesh fill large numbers of vacant government and police positions before announcing new employment programs.
- Who
- Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and a Hyderabad MP.
- What
- Owaisi criticized the Uniform Civil Code, Uttar Pradesh’s demolition actions and the state’s employment record.
- When
- He made the remarks on Sunday; he referred to a Kanpur graveyard demolition two days earlier.
- Where
- He spoke to IANS in Lucknow and referred to events in Uttar Pradesh, including Kanpur.
- Why
- He said the UCC could violate constitutional protections and impose Hindu personal laws on non-Hindus, and he objected to alleged failures to follow legal process.
- Speaker
- Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of AIMIM and Hyderabad MP
- Main issue
- Owaisi said the Uniform Civil Code violates Articles 25, 26, 29 and 14
- Personal laws
- He questioned applying the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Divorce Act and Hindu Succession Act to non-Hindus
- Tribal exemption
- He said tribals were excluded from the UCC because of differing religion, culture and family life
- Uttar Pradesh action
- He alleged that a graveyard in Kanpur was demolished at 5 AM and that mosques were being demolished
- Employment
- He called for vacant Uttar Pradesh government and police positions to be filled
- AIMIM plans
- Owaisi said it was too early to say whether AIMIM would contest alone or form an alliance