New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that triple talaq issue should not be viewed from a political prism.
PM Modi was addressing a gathering at the Vigyan Bhavan on the occasion of Basava Jayanti.
While speaking on the occasion, PM Modi added that reformers from Muslim community would come forward to protect women from ill-effects of triple talaq.
Apart from commenting on the most debated issue, the prime minister also lauded the vibrant history of India.
“India gave the message of good governance, non-violence and satyagraha,” said Modi.
He emphasised that India’s history should not be undermined by looking at the loss, slavery and poverty. India’s history is about its good governance, non-violence and satyagraha.
He said that Lord Basava, in 12th century, toiled hard to ward off social injustice.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board has said they will revoke the law within 18 months but they demand no interference from the government.
In the past, AIMPLB claimed that it received 3.50 crore forms from Muslim women who apparently supported Shariyar and triple talaq.
A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court will start hearing petitions against triple talaq from May 11.
The court will hear pleas filed several Muslim women challenging the practice under which men can divorce their wives instantly by uttering the word talaq thrice.
