DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 26 (MExN): The Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) today expressed concern at the introduction of Uniform Civil Code by the Government of India. “As many writers, organizations, groups and associations had shared their opinion on the demerits if the bill is finally introduced, the LBES had also carefully considered the provisions of the proposed bill and had come to the conclusion that the introduction of the bill is likely to infringe the social, cultural and religious rights of the minorities in India which will ultimately destroy the very secular fabric of the Constitution of India,” a press statement from the LBCA said. It therefore supported the stand taken by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, and resolved to oppose the introduction of Uniform Civil Code. It further appealed to the Chairman, Law Commission of India to “sincerely represent the ‘voice of the people’ to the Government of India.” Meanwhile, it asked all right thinking citizens of India, especially the minority communities in India to come forward and voice opposition to the introduction of the bill.
