[Marxistindia] on triple talaq ordinance

[news from the cpi(m)]

September 20, 2018


Press Statement


The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

On Triple Talaq Ordinance

The ordinance on triple talaq promulgated by the central government is
uncalled for and is motivated by considerations other than that of the
welfare of Muslim women.

The triple talaq Bill is pending in the Rajya Sabha and requires a full
discussion including reference to a Select Committee. The ordinance is an
undemocratic step bypassing parliament.

The triple talaq form of divorce has already been declared illegal by the
Supreme Court judgment. The legislation regarding this has made a civil
wrong into a criminal offence with the prescription of maximum three years
punishment. This is an ill-conceived measure which will not help the
interests of the affected women. There are other flaws in the Bill which
needs to be rectified.

This ordinance is designed to serve the political interests of the ruling
Party and cannot be accepted. Parliament should adopt a revised
legislation in this regard.




(Hari Singh Kang)
For Central Committee Office