Maharashtra Assembly in Uproar: Sana Malik Defends Islamic Law, Sparks UCC Debate

During a Maharashtra Assembly debate on women's safety, NCP MLA Sana Malik sparked controversy by advocating Islamic personal law and opposing the Uniform Civil Code. Malik referenced Quranic principles and defended polygamy, arguing instant triple talaq was wrongly targeted. BJP members strongly objected, insisting India runs on constitutional law, not religious texts. Minister Nitesh Rane criticized those opposing UCC, warning against mixing religion with politics.