Taslima Nasrin calls for UCC across subcontinent, wants ban on madrasas
Ms. Nasrin arrived in Kolkata on July 31, almost 19 years after she was forced to leave the city over violent protests by a mob upset with her writings; claims some madrasas produce jihadis, alleges child abuse, rape
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin has called for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across all countries of the Indian subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Nasrin argued that implementing a UCC is essential to protect women from discrimination, as religious laws often lead to persecution and suffering. During a speech in Kolkata, she urged that "due to religious laws, women are suffering" and criticized madrasas for producing "jihadis" and enabling child abuse.
Nasrin's demand for UCC comes as the West Bengal government has announced plans to implement the code and has set up a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to examine the provisions of a draft UCC Bill. The author's remarks follow a time when the West Bengal government has returned her to the city after she was forced out by violent protests during the Left Front government.
Nasrin's comments highlight the ongoing struggle for women's equality and the role of religious laws in perpetuating discrimination and hatred in the region.
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