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"In a secular nation, should there be common law for every religion or not
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of appeasement politics, saying the party has not been able to bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and asked the party to spell out if there should there be a common law for every religion in a secular nation.
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"Working with full force for a Secular Civil Code": PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised the government's commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, stating that his government was working with "full force" for a "Secular Civil Code".
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"Secularism should be strengthened...": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Ahead of the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the inequality in the nation has increased because of the decisions of the ruling government and said secularism should be strengthened.
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"Protects the secular fabric": MP Karti Chidambaram on Places of Worship A
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram defended the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, stating it preserves India's secular fabric. He emphasized the need to maintain the law's provisions to safeguard social harmony and prevent disruptions to national unity.
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"West Bengal is first when it comes to secularism": CM Mamata Banerjee
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Expressing concern over the 'torture' of minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that it is not acceptable to any of us.
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"I criticised Hindutva as it is an illness": PDP's Iltija Mufti after row
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Clarifying her stance today, Mufti drew a clear distinction between Hindutva and Hinduism, emphasising that the former is a religion promoting values of secularism, love, and compassion, similar to Islam.
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Govt violated Rahul Gandhi's rights by blocking Sambhal visit: Congress Le
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Senior Congress leader Tanuj Punia criticized the government for preventing Rahul Gandhi from visiting violence-hit Sambhal, calling it a violation of constitutional rights. He accused the government of suppressing opposition voices, while Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala highlighted the l
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Safety of minorities in Bangladesh especially Hindus should be ensured: IS
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The safety of minorities in Bangladesh, especially Hindus, should be ensured. The Indian flag should not be disrespected in Bangladesh. It should be stopped," Siddiqui said.
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"Secular foundations of our country being shaken": Mehbooba Mufti on Ajmer
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Ajmer Dargah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that the "secular foundations of the country are being shaken" and that a "Hindu-Muslim rift is being created."
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"Every minority should be protected," ISF leader condemns arrest of ISKCON
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader and West Bengal MLA Nawsad Siddique condemned the recent arrest of an ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das and the recent petition to ban the organization in Bangladesh.
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Secularism and Pluralism in the Indian Constitution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution of India which came into effect on Januray 26 1950.
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Supreme Court dismisses pleas to remove 'Secular' and 'Socialist' from Pre
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected pleas seeking to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
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