Rashtriya Sanatan Sikh Sabha’s convenor and advocate Kulwinder Singh declares that Sikhs won’t compromise their identity, traditions, and life principles in the name of the Uniform Civil Code.
JAMSHEDPUR – Kulwinder Singh, convenor of Rashtriya Sanatan Sikh Sabha and advocate, has stated that Sikhs will not accept any compromise on their principles of identity, traditions, and life values under the umbrella of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
He stated that the Law Commission has been seeking online opinions on this matter for the past month, which he described as a ‘cheap joke’ on citizens.
According to Singh, the Law Ministry and the Law Commission of the Central Government should have sent a draft to citizens outlining the government’s intention and then sought their opinions.
He emphasized that the Indian Constitution clearly stipulates the religious and cultural rights of citizens and that the state cannot interfere.
Singh opined that if the Central Government sincerely wishes to implement the Uniform Civil Code, it should initiate dialogue on issues such as marriage, succession, adoption, and property rights for people following Sanatan Dharma across different states and parts of India.
He expressed concern that arbitrary enforcement of the UCC in a country known for its unity in diversity and pluralistic culture would undermine the principles of democracy and constitutional values.
Singh also accused Trilochan Singh, a former MP and former Deputy Chairman of the Minorities Commission, and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, a former MLA, of misleading the Central Government, adding that they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole.
He proposed that any decisions on Sikh religious matters should be taken after consulting former judges, Supreme Court lawyers, Sikh philosophers, and intellectuals.
Lastly, Singh reminded that Sikhs have played a significant role in the country’s independence and the creation of a united and modern India, and their sentiments should not be overlooked.
