Guwahati, May 14: Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday regarding the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He accused the ruling party of using constitutional provisions for political polarization instead of promoting equality and justice.
Speaking to reporters, Gogoi questioned the BJP’s commitment to equal rights and treatment for citizens, claiming that the party does not truly believe in “uniformity” in governance or social justice.
“Does the BJP believe in equality? Does the BJP respect all citizens of India? Does the BJP provide equal rights and equal protection to citizens? The truth is that the BJP does not believe in equal rights, equal respect, or equality,” he stated.
Citing the constitutional mention of the UCC under the directive principles of state policy, Gogoi asserted that the BJP is attempting to misuse a constitutional concept for divisive political purposes.
“Although the UCC is mentioned in the directive principles of the Constitution, the BJP wants to misuse this constitutional idea to promote its politics of division and polarization in society,” he added.
Gogoi remarked that the BJP discusses the UCC in various states from the perspective of social division and political polarization. Instead of creating harmony and equal opportunities, the party is using this issue to divide communities.
His comments come amid renewed discussions on the implementation of the UCC in BJP-ruled states, including Assam, where the state government recently indicated that it has begun preliminary work on the matter.
The BJP has consistently stated that the aim of the UCC is to ensure equal laws for all citizens, regardless of religion, and that it aligns with the constitutional concept of equality and justice.
However, opposition parties have accused the ruling party of using this issue for electoral gains and targeting minority communities.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the upcoming session of the Assam Assembly will begin on May 21, and the state government will present the UCC bill in the house on May 25.
After the second cabinet meeting of his government held in Koinadhara, Sarma stated that the proposed UCC bill will exclude the tribal community from its scope.
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