"We need to know what's in UCC," says Shashi Tharoor
Apr 14, 2024
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 14 : On the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manifesto, Congress leader and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, Shashi Tharoor said that we need to properly understand the Uniform Civil Code.
"...We need to know what's in it (Uniform Civil Code). The problem with the Modi government's promise is, that until there is a draft before the Parliament it is impossible to say whether it is a good thing or a bad thing.," he said.
He emphasised, "If this draft law is something that the other communities don't object to, we should have one. If it turns out something that causes serious concerns to some communities, then there needs to be a discussion."
Earlier on Friday, Shashi Tharoor, who is re-contesting Lok Sabha polls from Thiruvananthapuram said BJP's message is not well received in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh and the party has very little hope from southern India.
He also mentioned that the BJP has a very poor track record in Kerala and whatever promises the BJP makes in Kerala, they break.
Referring to union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar who is contesting against him, Tharoor said the BJP candidate here is facing a perception battle.
Speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacking Congress over its manifesto by stating that it reflects the ideology of the Muslim League, Tharoor said such comments won't work in Kerala.
It is noteworthy that Thiruvananthapuram's constituency will go to the polls on April 26 during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
The Lok Sabha polls will be held across seven phases, starting April 19. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.
