A controversy has erupted in Vadodara after students from various schools under the city’s Education Committee were allegedly given forms related to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and were instructed by school principals and teachers to have them signed by their parents and submit them.

In response, members of the Muslim community, along with affected students and parents, staged a protest at the Education Committee office on Friday. Led by lawyer and social activist Ashfaq Malik, the group submitted a memorandum to the administrative officer, demanding strict action.

The delegation has called for an immediate investigation into the involvement of school staff in this process. They have also demanded legal action against principals found to be complicit and urged the UCC committee to disregard such forms.

Meanwhile, in Ahmedabad, protests erupted after Friday noon prayers against the passage of the Waqf Bill in the Rajya Sabha and in opposition of the Uniform Civil Code. Protesters carried banners and shouted slogans rejecting the UCC. As tensions rose, city police detained around 50 individuals involved in the demonstration.

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