Posted 3/23/2024, 1:40:37 PM
Army Cancels Kashmir Seminar on Uniform Civil Code Amid Backlash Over Perceived Political Motives
- Army planned to host seminar on uniform civil code at University of Kashmir, leading to backlash from politicians and retired military
- Critics argued it was inappropriate for army to discuss political/religious issues or hold event in sensitive region like Kashmir
- Army ultimately cancelled the seminar due to model code of conduct during elections
- Issue highlighted worries about military being used for BJP political objectives, threatening its apolitical nature
- Controversy arose amid recent spotlight on army over video showing torture of civilians in Poonch district