The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted an official resolution opposing any move to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.
Home Minister Lalchamliana moved the resolution which said "That this House unanimously resolved to oppose any steps taken or proposed to be taken for enactment of UCC in India."
While moving the resolution Lalchamliana that the UCC, if enacted, "would disintegrate the country as it was an attempt to terminate the religious or social practices, customary laws, cultures and traditions of the religious minorities, including the Mizos."
He alleged that several attempts had been made in the past to implement the UCC but is pending till now due to its "controversial nature."
In December last year, a private member bill to enact the UCC was introduced by a BJP MP in the Rajya Sabha, he said. "The proposed law is pending for enactment in parliament. The propose law aims at imposing a uniform code in the country by marginalising or terminating the religious or social practices, customary laws, cultures and traditions of the minorities," Lalchamliana said.