Collecting info on uniform civil code, says CM Bommai

The Chief Minister had recently said serious discussions were going on for implementing the UCC in Karnataka

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Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said he is gathering information regarding developments in various states and what the Constitution says vis-a-vis the “Uniform Civil Code” (UCC), and any decision on implementing it in the state, will be taken after going through them.

He also clarified that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has not spoken to him in this regard. “Our party has been speaking about Uniform Civil Code for thirty years now, there is nothing new in it. Now, in some states committees have been constituted regarding implementing it. I’m gathering information regarding the developments in various states, what the Constitution says,” Bommai said in response to a question.

Speaking to reporters, he said, “After going through all of them, we will decide. But the Union Home Minister (Amit Shah) or anyone else from the central government has not spoken to me in this regard.” The Chief Minister had recently said serious discussions were going on for implementing the UCC in Karnataka. PTI

RBI protects Indian economy, opines CM

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Bengaluru: The Reserve Bank of India is a protector of the Indian economy, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Speaking after inaugurating the Constitution Day programme organised by RBI SC/ST Employees Association here on Monday, he said RBI has a rich history and has been controlling the country’s banking system from the pre-independence period.

The soul of democracy is the Constitution and it has been protecting democracy. With such a huge population and varied culture and language, the Constitution has united people in the democratic setup. It is indeed a miracle in the present situation, he added. The CM also said that there are several challenges in the banking sector.

India is one of the nations whose economy is back on track post the Covid 19 pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented several schemes and speeded up the economy. Besides, the PM has taken important steps to respond to people’s aspirations, he said.  

“The RBI is doing a wonderful work with a clear aim and ideology as per the Constitution and this has helped India to grow into a strong econo m y. This has become possible through the Constitution. The Constitution ensures equality and this has helped independent India to become a strong nation. Following the Constitution is the real way of paying tribute to Dr Ambedkar,’’ he said.

The CM also said the life of Dr Ambedkar was painful and he strove hard to do justice to his community and to ensure them social justice. Dr Ambedkar had also allowed provisions for making amendments to the Constitution according to the changing times and India’s has been identified as one of the most amended Constitutions in the world, he added.

RBI Regional Director Gurumurthy, SC/ST Employees Association President Madhav Kale and Secretary Vasanthkumar and others were present.

Congress has misinterpreted Constitution: CM Bommai

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Bengaluru: The Congress Party has misinterpreted the Constitution, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday.

Asked about Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah accusing BJP of misinterpreting the Constitution, the CM told reporters before leaving for Mysuru to take part in various functions that the Congress Party flouted the Constitution and clamped Emergency on the whole country. It axed the rights of individuals and sent them to jail.

The BJP need not learn anything from a party that totally disregarded the Constitution, he added.