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AAP KI ADALAT: “If UCC is being brought to polarize people, let Muslim leaders support it and prevent polarization”, Arif Mohammad Khan tells Rajat Sharma
Mumbai: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has challenged Muslim leaders to support uniform civil code, if they think that UCC is being brought to polarize voters.
He was replying to questions from Rajat Sharma in the show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ that telecasted on India TV on 15 July 2023. Khan was asked whether BJP wants to polarize Hindu and Muslim voters by floating the idea of uniform civil code.
The Kerala Governor replied, “Oh, if that is the reason, the best step to stop polarization is by standing up and demand that uniform civil code be introduced. Polarization will end on its own. On the other hand, they (Muslim leaders) are helping polarization. Who is speaking the language of polarization? Let them support uniform civil code and ensure that the practices and customs are not prohibited. Nobody will stop them. For example, Muslim husband pays ‘mehar’ (dowry) to wife for physical relations. Will the UCC tell the husband not pay ‘mehar’ to his wife? It will rather say, pay more to her. ”
Khan explained, “How did the divorce provision come in Hindu Code Bill? There is no practice of divorce in Hindu society. If you make a code today having provision of divorce, it will not be in accordance with Hindu scriptures. There was no equal property rights for daughters among Hindus. Didn’t Hindu society accept equal property rights? In India, religion is not above all. You have to go by the practices of modern times.”
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
