At Sangh Parivar’s janjati mahakumbh, Amit Shah assures UCC will never apply to tribals
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a gathering of tribal communities in New Delhi, assuring them that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not apply to them. He emphasized the importance of preserving tribal culture and identity, urging constitutional amendments to protect tribal rights. The event coincided with the 150th anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda's birth and aimed to unite tribal communities against perceived threats to their traditions.
- ▪Amit Shah assured tribal communities that the UCC will not encroach upon their rights or culture.
- ▪The event was organized by Sangh Parivar affiliates to mobilize support for tribal traditions and faith.
- ▪Shah called for constitutional amendments to protect the identity and rights of tribal communities.
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Addressing a Sangh Parivar-organised Janjati Sanskritik Samagam at New Delhi’s Red Fort, which he referred to as a “Janjatiya [Tribal] Mahakumbh”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (May 24, 2026) assured Scheduled Tribe communities across the country that any form of a Uniform Civil Code that will be implemented in the country will ensure that tribal communities are exempt from its provisions.“There is a conspiracy underway to send the message that UCC will take away tribal communities’ culture and way of life.
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