By promising to exempt tribals from the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and reclaim tribal lands reportedly taken by "infiltrators," the BJP has centered its campaign on safeguarding local identities and addressing anxieties about cultural erosion. This approach raises important questions about the party's electoral strategy in regions where preserving traditional structures and community autonomy remains a priority. The promise to shield tribals from the UCC, while advancing the policy elsewhere, reflects an attempt by the BJP to reconcile its national vision of uniformity in personal laws with the distinct cultural practices of Adivasi communities.
This story is from the November 08, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
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