Speaking to ANI, Tsering said that the Dalai Lama himself has to decide where he is going to be reborn and to whom he is going to be reborn and added that it is not something that a government can decide, particularly the one who does not believe in any religion.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Holi is celebrated by people of all communities, regardless of caste or religion, reflecting the spirit of unity in diversity.
A controversy erupted after the Mayor of Darbhanga, Bihar, proposed that playing Holi should be banned between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm- a two-hour break during Holi celebrations on March 14, which coincides with Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramzan.
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has voiced support for the Malhar certification as an alternative to Halal mutton for Hindus, stating that Halal food is part of Islam, not Hinduism.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a tough stand against those running illegal madrasas in the name of religion. Within 15 days, more than 52 illegally run madrasas were sealed.
"Everyone should celebrate Holi together...People from all religions should celebrate the festival properly, and everyone should also take care of the society..." Jaiswal told ANI.
Anand Paranjpe, NCP National Spokesperson, defended the state budget, emphasizing no cuts in development schemes. He also commented on political remarks, urging a focus on development over divisive issues like religion, and addressed the renaming of India to 'Bharat.'
Speaking at an anti-drug programme in Pala, BJP leader PC George said, "In Meenachil taluk of Kottayam alone, 400 girls were victims of Hindu-Muslim marriages. And out of which only 41 could be brought back."
Speaking to ANI, Maharashtra Minister & BJP MLA Nitesh Rane said, "Raj Sahib has incomplete information about the cleanliness drive- Namo Gange under PM Modi's leadership. No one has the right to insult the Hindu religion. I have never seen him question the sacrifice of goats during Bakr
The Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) held a one-hour prayer service to honor the sacrifices of peaceful Tibetan protesters who participated in the 1989 demonstrations against the Chinese government, as reported by Tibet.net.
"This is a matter between the person and Allah and Mulla (Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi) has no right to say in between. He (Mohammed Shami) has gone to fulfil his national duty and our religion gives the permission to do that," Raza told ANI.
Tharoor has proposed a multi-pronged approach to address the issue. He advocated for a "war on drugs" in Kerala, with a focus on consciousness-raising efforts that unite people across religions and political parties. The MP also appealed to the public to come forward and report instances of