UCC will erase tribal identity: West Bengal Forest Minister
West Bengal's Forest Minister has criticized the BJP's plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that it threatens tribal identity. He emphasizes that tribal communities have unique traditions and practices that are integral to their identity. The minister asserts that the UCC would force tribals to abandon their cultural heritage and is met with strong opposition from the community.
- ▪The BJP plans to implement the UCC within six months if elected.
- ▪The Forest Minister argues that the UCC threatens the unique identity of tribal communities.
- ▪He emphasizes that tribal traditions are rooted in nature and differ significantly from Hindu practices.
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The BJP has said it will implement the UCC within six months if voted to power. As a member of the tribal community and a politician, how do you view this? Putting everyone in the same box is a major problem. We, the tribals, have always been different from others; we have our own systems, traditions, and cultures. Our traditional practices are the gift of our forefathers, and it is our way of keeping our centuries-old history alive through our everyday lives. But the BJP is trying to ruin all of it and force us into giving up our traditions with the UCC implementation. We will not accept this. We do not pray to sculptures; we worship nature. We do not have marriage ceremonies like those of Hindus.
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