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Tripura MP Jitendra Chaudhury warns UCC may affect minorities, tribal communities
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 04:16 AM
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Lok Sabha member Jitendra Chaudhury highlighted that the proposed Uniform Civil Code could have adverse effects on Tripura’s minority and tribal populations.
Jitendra Chaudhury, a Lok Sabha MP from Tripura, raised concerns about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a recent statement, emphasizing its potential impact on the state’s minority and tribal groups.
He argued that the UCC, which seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil statutes, could undermine the cultural and legal safeguards that currently protect these communities in Tripura.
Chaudhury’s remarks come amid a broader national debate on the UCC, with several states and civil society groups urging caution to ensure that any uniform legislation respects the pluralistic fabric of Indian society.
The MP called for a thorough review and consultation with affected communities before any legislation is advanced, warning that overlooking their concerns could lead to social discord.
He argued that the UCC, which seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil statutes, could undermine the cultural and legal safeguards that currently protect these communities in Tripura.
Chaudhury’s remarks come amid a broader national debate on the UCC, with several states and civil society groups urging caution to ensure that any uniform legislation respects the pluralistic fabric of Indian society.
The MP called for a thorough review and consultation with affected communities before any legislation is advanced, warning that overlooking their concerns could lead to social discord.