Muslim delegation meets Uddhav in Mumbai, says UCC will affect all communities

If they BJP could not implement the ban on cow slaughter in the entire country, how can the UCC be implemented he had asked.The AIMPLB is a non-governmental organisation that represents the interests of Muslims in matters of personal law.

If the Centre implements Uniform Civil Code (UCC) it would affect all communities and not only Muslims, a delegation of Muslim leaders said on Wednesday after meeting Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai.

A delegation member claimed Thackeray assured them of looking into the matter.

Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a strong pitch for UCC while addressing BJP workers in Bhopal and said Muslims are being instigated over the sensitive issue.

Maulana Mahmood Daryabadi, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), who was part of the delegation that met Thackeray, said they would also meet BJP leaders in Maharashtra on the issue.

He said as many as 300 personal laws exist in India that are effective for various communities.

''If UCC is enacted, all these laws will get affected and various communities will suffer too,'' he told reporters.

Daryabadi said a delegation of Muslim community leaders has already met some political parties regarding the UCC issue and apprised them of their concerns.

Addressing Shiv Sena (UBT) office-bearers last week, Thackeray said the UCC for all citizens is welcome but wondered if its implementation would affect Hindus adversely.

''We welcome the Uniform Civil Code for all but would it adversely affect Hindus? If they (BJP) could not implement the ban on cow slaughter in the entire country, how can the UCC be implemented?'' he had asked.

The AIMPLB is a non-governmental organisation that represents the interests of Muslims in matters of personal law. It was formed in 1973 with the objective of protecting and promoting the application of Islamic personal law among Muslims in India.

The Law Commission has initiated a fresh consultation process on the Uniform Civil Code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations.