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Karnataka minister denies misstatement on Uniform Civil Code, BJP hits back
Karnataka BJP minister Satish Jarkiholi has clarified that his recent remarks on the Uniform Civil Code were misinterpreted by the media. The opposition BJP has seized on the controversy to allege internal contradictions within the Congress party.
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Satish Jarkiholi, a minister in the Karnataka government, moved to clarify his position on the contentious Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Tuesday, asserting that his earlier comments had been taken out of context. The minister's statement comes amid mounting political pressure following widespread coverage of his remarks.
The BJP has used the controversy to attack the Congress party, claiming that Jarkiholi's statements contradict the position held by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has voiced opposition to the proposed legislation. The ruling party has suggested this reflects deeper disagreements within the Congress on the sensitive issue.
The Uniform Civil Code remains a flashpoint in Indian politics, with the BJP backing its implementation while opposition parties, particularly the Congress, have expressed reservations about the proposed nationwide civil code. Jarkiholi's clarification attempt underscores the political sensitivity surrounding statements by government officials on the matter.
The minister's remarks come as the UCC debate continues to simmer across multiple states, with the BJP government at the Centre and several state governments actively pushing for its adoption, while drawing criticism from secular and minority rights groups.