Do you think the Uniform Civil Code contradicts the idea of religious pluralism and cultural differences in Indian society?

Monogamous marriage only legal

Minimum legal age of marriage:

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According to some scholars, they contradict the idea of religious pluralism and cultural differences in the society as:

i) Different religious and cultural norms related to marriage.

(Eg) Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Personal laws - minimum age is 1 - minimum age to 18 years for woman and puberty for men

ii) Divorce laws are different.

(Eg) Triple Talaq among muslims

iii) Cultural norms such as - matrimonial societies among khasis of Meghalaya.

iv) Different types of marriage.

(Eg) Women-to-women marriage in Payans.

Society among khasis of Meghalaya.

IV) Different types of marriage. (Eg) Women-to-women marriage in Payans.

The Uniform civil code is aimed at harmonizing these units - secular code.

It is desirable because:

Article 44 of the Indian constitution advocates the state to establish a UCC.

Way forward:

Ensuring that the cultural differences are not overshadowed in name of uniformity while drawing fact discriminatory practices are stopped.

B.R. Ambedkar's quote - "India is beautiful because it is diverse" should be a guiding light for further implementation of UCC.