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BJP MLA Hrahmo Urges Uniform Civil Code in Mizoram to Protect Tribal Women
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 02:01 PM
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BJP MLA Hrahmo has called for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in Mizoram, arguing that it would safeguard tribal women from exploitation.
In a recent statement, BJP MLA Hrahmo urged the Mizoram government to adopt a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the state. He argued that a single set of civil laws would provide consistent protection for all citizens, particularly tribal women who face varied legal vulnerabilities.
Hrahmo highlighted that tribal women in Mizoram often encounter disparities in marriage, inheritance, and property rights due to the coexistence of customary and statutory laws. He believes that a uniform code would eliminate loopholes that currently allow exploitation.
The call comes amid ongoing debates at the national level about the feasibility and timing of a UCC. While the central government has yet to set a definitive timetable, state-level advocacy could influence future policy discussions.
No official response has been issued by the Mizoram Assembly or the state's chief minister, but the MLA’s remarks have sparked conversation among lawmakers and civil society groups concerned with women's rights.
Hrahmo highlighted that tribal women in Mizoram often encounter disparities in marriage, inheritance, and property rights due to the coexistence of customary and statutory laws. He believes that a uniform code would eliminate loopholes that currently allow exploitation.
The call comes amid ongoing debates at the national level about the feasibility and timing of a UCC. While the central government has yet to set a definitive timetable, state-level advocacy could influence future policy discussions.
No official response has been issued by the Mizoram Assembly or the state's chief minister, but the MLA’s remarks have sparked conversation among lawmakers and civil society groups concerned with women's rights.