Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, addressed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) issue, stating that it is an unnecessary controversy stirred up by the Centre in light of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections next year. He reassured the representatives of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) that he is committed to safeguarding the rights of minorities.

During a meeting at the CM's Home Office 'Krishna,' the AIMPLB delegation expressed concerns about the perceived threat to the rights of Muslims and their personal law due to the UCC's potential implementation. Siddaramaiah's office released a statement affirming the government's stance.

The delegation reminded the Chief Minister that the previous Law Commission had dismissed the central government's proposal, deeming the implementation of UCC unfeasible in this diverse country.

In response to this, Siddaramaiah explained, "We will wait for the publication of the draft Uniform Civil Code before formulating our response. Our government is committed to protecting the rights of minorities, and we believe the central government's actions are unnecessarily contentious given the upcoming elections."

Furthermore, the AIMPLB delegation requested the government's assistance in safeguarding the Waqf properties and clearing encroachments, a matter to which the Chief Minister assured his attention and support.

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