GUWAHATI | The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on July 8 submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, voicing concerns over the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), eviction drives, the handling of alleged illegal immigrants and law-and-order issues in the state.

Addressing the media, AIUDF spokesperson Rafikul Islam said the party supports action against illegal immigrants but expressed concern over reports of individuals allegedly being pushed back across the international border without adequate verification.

The party urged the state government to ensure proper coordination with the Government of Bangladesh before carrying out any such exercise and to prevent genuine Indian citizens from being affected.

“Action against illegal immigrants is acceptable if the individuals concerned are genuinely foreign nationals. However, the government should engage with Bangladesh and follow due procedures before undertaking any pushback operation,” Islam said, referring to the position earlier articulated by AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal.

The AIUDF alleged that there have been instances where legitimate Indian citizens were being subjected to uncertainty during anti-infiltration measures and called for safeguards to ensure that no genuine citizen is wrongfully targeted.

On the proposed Uniform Civil Code, the party reiterated its opposition and demanded that the proposal be withdrawn. According to the AIUDF, the current framework does not adequately reflect the diversity of personal laws followed by different communities.

“The UCC should be repealed. It cannot be considered a truly uniform code if it does not accommodate all sections of society equally,” Islam said.

The party also raised concerns over ongoing eviction drives in different parts of Assam, calling for a rehabilitation-first approach. It argued that families displaced during anti-encroachment operations should be provided with alternative arrangements before any eviction is carried out.

“Rehabilitation must precede eviction. People affected by eviction drives should be provided with suitable rehabilitation measures before they are displaced,” the AIUDF spokesperson said.

Responding to allegations that certain Muslim-majority areas experience higher levels of criminal activity, Islam rejected the claim, stating that crime cannot be linked to any particular religion or community.

“Crime and criminals have no religion. Associating criminal activities with any community is unfair and misleading,” he said.

The memorandum reflects the AIUDF’s broader concerns regarding governance, citizenship-related issues and social welfare measures, while also calling for what it described as a more inclusive and consultative approach to policymaking in the state.