Srinagar, Mar 23: Omar Abdullah, the vice president of the National Conference (NC), raised concerns on Saturday regarding the Indian Army’s engagement in a “divisive” issue like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), particularly in a sensitive region such as Kashmir.
The Indian Army is set to organize a legal awareness seminar titled “Navigating Legal Frontiers: Understanding Indian Penal Code 2023 and the Quest for Uniform Civil Code.” The seminar is scheduled to take place on March 26 at the Kashmir University Auditorium.
Abdullah expressed his reservations in a post on X, questioning the appropriateness of the Indian Army’s involvement in the UCC issue, particularly in a region as sensitive as Kashmir. He emphasized the traditional apolitical and areligious stance maintained by the Indian Army and warned against jeopardizing these fundamental principles with the UCC seminar.
He further cautioned that proceeding with the seminar could lead to accusations of the army engaging in political matters and interfering in religious affairs, potentially tarnishing its reputation.
The seminar’s invitation to the media was sent by the Srinagar-based PRO Defence on behalf of Major General PBS Lamba, the General Officer Commanding HQ 31 Sub Area.
