Arunachal Pradesh NPP opposes implementation of Uniform Civil Code in state

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ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh unit of National People’s Party (NPP) has resolved to stand against immediate implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.

The decision was taken during the state executive meeting of the party held here on Saturday; party’s state general secretary Paknga Bage informed. The party unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the UCC, citing the state's diverse multi-ethnic and multi-tribal composition, as well as its strong customary and traditional identity, he said. Bage added that the party stands united in its resolution to oppose the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and instead proposed that the state and the central governments should focus on codifying the existing customary laws with necessary modifications to align them with tribal practices.

Bage informed that the state unit of the NPP would extend its support towards revoking the National Pension Scheme and reinstating the Old Pension Scheme as it believes that the re-implementation of the old scheme would contribute to the welfare of the people and address their pension-related concerns more effectively.

NPP state working president Likha Saaya informed that several resolutions were adopted in its executive meeting, laying the groundwork for the upcoming Assembly election in 2024. Saaya added that while the party is in alliance with the BJP on developmental issues, the NPP follows its own ideology.

“The NPP is a secular party and holds no prejudices against any individual or religious group. Its sole objective is to ensure the overall development and welfare of every citizen in the state,” Saaya added. The NPP has four MLAs in the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh assembly.

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