Srinagar, Mar 23 (Reporter) Former Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned the involvement of the Indian Army at a proposed seminar on Uniform Civil Code. The Army is scheduled to hold a legal awareness seminar on 'Navigating legal frontiers: Understanding Indian Penal Code 2023 and the quest for Uniform Civil Code' on March 26 at the Kashmir University Auditorium. “Is it appropriate for the Indian Army to get involved in the divisive issue of the uniform civil code a that too in a sensitive area like Kashmir? There is a reason the Indian Army has remained apolitical and areligious. This ill-advised UCC seminar is a threat to both these basic tenets,” Omar said in a post on X . “Going ahead with this risks opening up the army to charges of getting involved in the murky world of politics coupled with interfering in religious matters.” The National Conference has sought the intervention of the Election Commission of India and asked them to assess the appropriateness of the army discussing an issue that figures prominently in the BJP’s manifesto. “The Election Commission of India @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI should assess the appropriateness of the army discussing an issue that figures prominently in the BJP’s manifesto while the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in effect,” the Chief Spokesperson of the party Tanvir Sadiq said. As per the programme, there will be a panel discussion during the proposed seminar on the challenges and benefits of moving from a system of diverse personal laws to a uniform legal code, considering the concept of legal pluralism. The seminar will also explore how a uniform civil code aligns with the principles of secularism and its potential impact on fostering social harmony in a diverse society. The seminar would also discuss the human rights perspective, examining how a uniform civil code may contribute to uploading individual rights and freedom. As per the invite, there will be a discussion of specific reforms needed in family law and inheritance laws, highlighting the potential benefits and concerns associated with UCC...////...