The Union Cabinet clears a bill that proposes to make the "triple talaq" a criminal offence. The government hopes to get parliament nod for it during the short winter session that began today. In August, the Supreme Court said in a landmark ruling that the practice of Muslim men uttering "talaq" three times for an instant divorce is unconstitutional. After the Bill got cleared by the cabinet, strong reactions poured on social networking site Twitter. While some hailed the verdict, some are hoping that it would pave way for a uniform civil code in the country.
Here are some top reactions on Triple Talaq from Twitter:
Some hail the verdict:
My aunt was also a victim of #TripleTalaq
- Farah Khan (@FaraaahKhan) December 15, 2017
So, I welcome the decision, to make it an offence.
This will give justice to all my sisters who were being tortured in the name of my holy religion.
"There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen.There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.I'm just glad we finally acknowledged their power and gave them control over their lives," said another Twitter user.
There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen.There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.I'm just glad we finally acknowledged their power and gave them control over their lives.#TripleTalaqACrime #TripleTalaq #TripleTalaqLaw pic.twitter.com/l6YJXsBs3w
- Piyush Baderia (@piyushbaderia) December 15, 2017
Twitter users also poured gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet:
"Proud of you sir #narendramodi," said one and "Muslim women will be indebted to Modi ji for giving them relief," tweeted another.
Union Cabinet Clears #TripleTalaq Bill Making It A Criminal Offence. Husband Will Be Dispatched To Jail For 3 Years.
- Suraj Kumar Singh @iamsurajks) December 15, 2017
Proud You Sir @narendramodi
Union cabinet passes #TripleTalaq bill. It is now a criminal & non bailable offence, punishable up to 3years.
- Pragati Jain (@iPragatiJain) December 15, 2017
It's a big relief for Muslim women across India & they will be forever indebted to Modi ji for giving them huge relief from 3T.
But not everyone's pleased:
A twitter user commented,"#TripleTalaq is being made a criminal offense. This is ridiculous and shows complete insensitivity of BJP to Muslims."
#TripleTalaq is being made a criminal offense. This is ridiculous and shows complete insensitivity of BJP to Muslims.
- Ankur Mutreja (@Ankur_Mutreja) December 15, 2017
There is unemployment, poverty, rape and bad economy etc. However, most critical concern of Indian government and people is #TripleTalaq
- Ubaid Sid (@sidubaid98) December 15, 2017
Many are hoping it would be a beginning for a uniform civil code:
Cabinet clears bill that makes instant #TripleTalaq a criminal offence. For the first time since Independence, it actually seems we are moving towards a Uniform Civil Code. #UCC #OneNationOneLaw
- Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) December 15, 2017
Good Move! Modi Govt's Cabinet clears the bill that makes #TripleTalaq an offence and punishment of imprisonment upto 3 years. For the first time since Independence, it actually seems we are moving towards a Uniform Civil Code. pic.twitter.com/S7AVi58A0Y
- Tarun
#TripleTalaq is just a trailer! Waiting for the movie named 'Uniform Civil Code'. RT if you want Uniform Civil Code in India!
- Mahima sharma (@MahimaSharma0) December 15, 2017
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