Shatrughan Sinha Faces Criticism Over Mixed Stance on Uniform Civil Code and Food Bans

The TMC MP supports UCC implementation but calls for broader consensus while advocating controversial food restrictions.

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha reaffirmed his party's opposition to the BJP's proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), calling it divisive and discriminatory.
Sinha expressed personal support for banning all non-vegetarian food in India, sparking criticism for linking food habits to UCC discussions.
He emphasized the need for consistency in laws like beef bans across regions, citing disparities between states such as the Northeast and North India.
The MP called for a multi-party meeting to address concerns from various communities before implementing UCC nationwide.
Uttarakhand recently became the first Indian state to implement UCC, covering areas like marriage, divorce, and live-in relationships, with other states exploring similar legislation.