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13 Oct. 2016: 11 Muharram 1438: Vol: 8, No:10
Centre trying to bring in
uniform civil code to nullify Islamic law, destroying nation’s plurality:
Muslim Personal Law Board threatens govt with internal war
The Muslim Personal Law
Board issued a stern warning to Prime Minister Modi asking the govt to prepare
for 'internal war.' Board issued the warning after reacting to the Law
Commission announcement to gauge public opinion on whether to introduce uniform
civil code in an ongoing bid to end the practice of triple talaq. The law
commission which has addressed the issue of abolishing 'Triple Talaq' has
invited the ire of the Muslim Personal Law Board. "Uniform Civil Code is
not good for this nation. There are so many cultures in this nation which have
to be respected. We are living in this country with an agreement held by the
constitution, which allowed us to practice our religion" Maulana Wali
Rehman, Secretary General of the Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) was quoted
as saying to reporters in New Delhi."In America, everyone follows their
personal laws and identity. How come our nation doesn't want to follow their
steps in this matter?," asked Rehman while also pointing out that there
are separate provisions for tribals in India. Rehmani also attacked Prime
Minister Modi and said that the move was an attempt to divert public’s
attention from failure of 30 months of the government’s functioning. Board also
hit out at PM Narendera Modi saying that this is an attempt by him to try and
hide the failures of his govt. “They
cannot protect India’s borders and seem to be fueling internal strife,” he
said.The members also claimed that Hindus practiced polygamy more than Muslims
and also that the cases of divorce were more among Hindus as per the census.Board
also asserted that all Muslims are united on the matter and that any attempt at
forcing the introduction of a uniform civil code can hamper internal peace.
According to the Hindustan times, India’s apex Muslim body hit out at the
government, accusing the Centre of trying to bring in a uniform civil code to
nullify Islamic law and destroying the nation’s plurality. “Modi has triggered
an internal war in this country. All Muslims will respond to this – in large
numbers,” the AIMPLB said. “You can’t impose a single ideology in India.”“We
are living in this country with an agreement held by the Constitution. The
Constitution has made us live and practice our religion. We won’t accept the
UCC at any cost. Maulana Arshad Madni, head of Darool Uloom, one of the biggest
institution of Muslim world, slammed Modi government for interfering religious
matters of Muslim community in order to impose law of a particular
religion.“Muslims equally participated in India’s freedom struggle, but their
participation is always underestimated. We are united and outrightly opposed
the Uniform Civil Court and affidavit filed by the Law Commission seeking
abolition of triple talaq,” said Maulana Arshad Madni. "All India Muslim
Personal Law Board along with all prominent Muslim organizations like Jamiat
Ulema-e-Hind, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Muslim Majlise- Mushawarat, Milli Council,
Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadees plus the schools of thought like Deoband, Barelvi,
Ahle Hadith, Shia etc., reject the questionnaire prepared by the Law
Commission.The press conference was addressed by Maulana Mohammad Wali Rahmani,
General Secretary of Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Arshad Madani (Jamiat
Ulama-e-Hind (Arshad Madani group)), Maulana Qari Mohammad Usman (Jamiat
Ulama-e-Hind (Mahmood Madani group)), Mohammad Jafar (Jamaat-e-Islami Hind), Dr
Manzoor Alam (Milli Council), Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi (Jamiat Ahle
Hadees) and others. Ibtimes.co.in/HT/India.com/ India Tomorrow/PTI
Govt ‘imposing single
ideology’ in uniform civil code: Muslim law board attacks Modi Govt
Will boycott law panel
questionnaire on uniform civil code, says Muslim personal law board
Less than a week after the
Law Commission asked if the practice of triple talaq could be abolished and
whether a uniform civil code should be optional, AIMPLB Board has announced its
boycott of the Law Commission's questionnaire. AIMPLB announced its boycott of
Law Commission's proposal saying, is a "fraud" and the law commission
isn't acting independently and is instead acting at the behest of the Centre. Dnaindia/ TOI
Muslim community won't bear
any interference in Personal Law: Board
Triple talaq: Muslim Law
Board attacks PM Modi; says we'll boycott uniform civil code
Triple talaq debate:
Uniform Civil Code 'not good for nation', says Muslim Law Board
Govt using uniform civil
code to divert attention from failures: AIMPLB rejects law panel questionnaire
Triple Talaq: We’ll boycott
Uniform Civil Code; Muslim Law Board
Boycott govt's call for
public opinion on Uniform Civil Code, declares Muslim Personal Law Board
Muslim Personal Law Board
Attacks Modi Govt Over Uniform Civil Code
Triple Talaq row: Uniform
Civil Code is not in India's favour, says MPLB
All India Muslim Personal
Law Board rejects Uniform Civil Code
'Uniform Civil Code unacceptable':
AIMPLB decides to boycott Law Commission questionnaire
Triple Talaq row: AIMPLB
rejects Uniform Civil Code, Law Commission affidavit
Will never accept Uniform
Civil Code, says Abu Azmi
Asaduddin Owaisi opposes
Uniform Civil Code, questions Law Commission's questionnaire
Law panel seeks opinion on
ending which it projects as 'evils' in 3 religions: TOI
Hyderabad: Law
Commission's exercise to formulate a Uniform Civil Code reached a critical
phase as it asked the citizens to give their views on ending several religious
practices and customs that had been branded anti-women in all three major
religions.Sending out a list of 16 questions to gauge public opinion and the
direction in which it should proceed, the Commission also asked whether to ban
or regulate polygamy?The question may appear aimed at ending the much
criticised practice of a Muslim man permitted to marry up to 4 women. But the
commission adds another question to it to end similar practices such as
Maitri-Karar.Maitri-Karar, even though banned by law, is still practised
sporadically in Gujarat. Through this, a married Hindu man signs a friendship
pact on stamp paper with another woman and brings her home to live together. Timesofindia
Congress says Uniform Civil
Code can’t be implemented, BJP calls its progressive
New Delhi:In the
face of strong opposition to Uniform Civil Code by Muslim outfits, Congress on
Thursday said its implementation would be impossible while BJP asserted that
the move is aimed at moving towards a progressive society. Other opposition
parties like JD(U) accused the BJP-led central government of trying to polarise
the people ahead of Assembly polls in several states, with leader of MIM
Asaduddin Owaisi saying that bringing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will “kill”
the diversity and plurality of India.BJP national secretary Sidharth Nath Singh
said the Law Commission is taking opinion of all the stakeholders on the issue
following which it will form a “considered opinion” and give it to the Supreme
Court.“Now it is for the Muslim Personal Law Board to consider whether they
want to be part of the stakeholders or they want to be an individual identity…
if Personal Law Board people are misinformed, I cannot do much about it,” he
said.JD(U) MP Ali Anwar asked the government why it was only focusing on
Muslims and said it is not the time to start such a debate. “They want to
polarise the society.”Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut said “for how long the Muslims
will stay away from the national mainstream. The Muslim Law Board should
support the UCC as it will help the community, especially the women to come out
of misery.“Our party’s stand is ‘one code, one law’ and it should be viewed as
a national issue rather than religious one.”In his reaction, Owaisi said those
pushing for UCC were not aware of India’s pluralism and diversity.PTI
OTHERS
J&K: 3 months, 1,000
eye injuries by pellets
Srinagar: On Oct.9, 3
months after protests broke out in the Valley following killing of Hizbul
Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Mohammed Ehsan became 1,000th person to
sustain pellet injuries to the eye. As many as 820 of those 1,000 have
undergone treatment at Srinagar’s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh(SMHS) hospital.
Ehsan was hit in the right eye during protests in Srinagar’s Soura area.
Doctors said he would require multiple surgeries, but will not regain complete
vision. According to SMHS hospital records, of the 820 admitted with eye
injuries, at least 80% were aged 26 or less. More than 30 were aged 15 or less.
According to records, 457 people had “multiple structural damage” in eyes and
required a vitrectomy and more than 2 surgeries. Doctors said 14 eyes had to be
“eviscerated”, while 44 patients suffered injuries to both eyes. Head of SMHS’s
Ophthalmology department, Dr Tariq Qureshi, said 5 wards have been designated
to handle the rush of patients. Srinagar’s SKIMS Medical College has seen 131
such injuries since July 9.indian express
India is Russia’s
privileged strategic partner: Vladimir Putin
Moscow: President Vladimir
Putin has said Russia remains one of India’s leading suppliers of advanced
weapons and defence technology as ‘India is Russia’s especially privileged
strategic partner’.“Our countries actively collaborate in the military
technical field. Russia remains in the lead in terms of both direct supplies of
most advanced weapons and military equipment and conducting joint researches
with India, as well as producing goods for military purposes,” Putin told
IANS/Sputnik in an exclusive interview ahead of his visit to India for the
five-nations BRICS Summit in Goa this weekend.“The construction of the BrahMos
supersonic cruise missile and the development of a new, fifth generation
fighter aircraft are mong the successful joint projects,” Putin said.IANS
Modi a warmonger, says
Digvijaya Singh
new delhi: Congress leader
Digvijaya Singh on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling
him a “warmonger”. “Warmonger Modi is slowly getting India in a War like
situation with Pakistan. He sees this as the only option to win the next
election,” Mr. Singh tweeted. In another tweet, the Congress general secretary
said: “But by doing this he is only strengthening ISI and Pakistan Army clique
and weakening the Political Leadership in Pakistan.”“Can two nations armed with
nuclear weapons afford a War?” he asked. The hindu
World
Putin issues emergency call
to ALL Russians to return home amid WORLD WAR fears
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has
issued an emergency decree that all officials urgently repatriate any family
members living abroad amid fears the world is about to be plunged into a new global
conflict. According to reports, the Russian leader has told diplomats of all
ranks to “bring relatives home to the Motherland”. Administration staff,
politicians and public sector workers have been ordered to take their children
out of foreign schools immediately. Russian political analyst Stanislav
Belkovsky told the Daily Star: “This is all part of the package of measures to
prepare elites to some 'big war’.”The worrying development – which follows
after President Putin suddenly cancelled a visit to France – applies to all
state employees.Workers were reportedly told to pull their children out of
school immediately, even if it was in the middle of term.Anyone who fails to
act will put their chances of promotion at risk, local media reported. Putin's
cancellation is the latest deterioration in ties between Moscow and the West.
Among the recommendations is for students in foreign universities to shift to
Russian institutions. Older citizens should also return to Russia, diktat seen
by Znak.com apparently states. Sources said Russian officials were irritated by
the fact that the children of Russia’s political elite were being educated
abroad, while their parents were seen “talking about patriotism but surrounded
by Russia’s enemies”. Earlier, the Russian strongman said the US would have to
compromise in the war in Syria.He also launched a stinging attack on France,
accusing President Francois Hollande of deliberately luring Moscow into vetoing
a UN resolution on Syria and questioned whether Paris was doing the bidding of
the US. Express UK
Russia & US will engage
in ‘global war’, unless ‘proxy’ Syria conflict resolved – Turkey’s deputy PM
81 civilians dead after
Aleppo pounded in aerial onslaught
Syria's Aleppo city was the
scene of mass carnage on Wednesday with at least 81 civilians killed in air
strikes on rebel-held neighbourhoods, a local rescue group said.First
responders said the divided city's eastern sector was pounded by more than 50
Russian and Syrian government missile attacks throughout the day that also
wounded more than 87 people - some of whom are in a critical condition.
"Up until this moment the Civil Defence is still working to pull people from
the rubble," Ibrahim Abu Leith, an Aleppo-based spokesman for the White
Helmets, a rescue group operating in rebel-held areas, told Al Jazeera. Earlier
in the day, air strikes on a busy marketplace in the Fardous neighbourhood
killed at least 22 people. aljazeera
Israel slammed for video
depicting Palestinians as home invaders who only recently arrived
Israel's Ministry of
Foreign Affairs has been criticised for sharing an "awful, warped piece of
propaganda" after it published a satirical video about the history of the
Jewish people. Titled "Welcome to the Home of the Jewish People,"
3-and-a-half minute long video depics Jacob, Rachel and their child, enjoying
life in "Land of Israel"."No matter who came knocking at the
door, Jews stayed put in their home-sweet-home, the Land of Israel, for 3,000
years," the post on the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page
reads.However, the couple are interrupted by a knock at the door from "2
hipsters with well-groomed beards" who speak in an "ancient assyrian
language".After the Asyrrians take over the living room, Jacob and Rachel
move to their bedroom. "So it's now 750BC. In about 2,750 years, we'll
have some quiet here," Jacob jokes.The family are then interrupted again
by a procession of visitors who claim the house as their own, including Greeks,
Romans, Arabs, crusaders, Mamluks and Turks from the Ottoman Empire.There is
then another knock on the door as the British arrive, claiming the house in the
name of the British Empire. British then give them back their house "in
the name of the League of Nations".The couple celebrate the news, and
Jacob says: "Finally, a state of our own, the Land of
Israel."However, they are interrupted by a Palestinian couple knocking on
the door, who peer inside the house before the video ends."What an awful,
warped piece of propaganda," one person commented underneath the video.
"A complete and total erasure of Palestinians. Do you really think people
are this stupid?"The Independent
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