New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ensure people of nation that his government will ensure complete freedom of faith to all religion and its followers.
PM Modi said respect for all religions “must be in the DNA of all Indians” and his government would ensure there is complete freedom of faith in India.
In an event in Delhi to celebrate the sainthood of two Indians, PM Modi said, “The government will not allow any religious group, belonging to majority or minority to incite hatred against others overtly or covertly.”
He also said, “My government gives equal respect to all religions, it must be in the DNA of all Indians. Everyone has the undeniable right to retain or adopt the religion of his or her choice without coercion or undue influence.”
The strong remark of PM Modi had come after protests over a series of attacks on churches and religious conversions by pro-Hindu groups.
Notify that critics and opposition parties have accused PM Modi of being quiet on provocative comments by groups and individuals linked to his party BJP’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
PM Modi while breaking its silence over the issue and said, “Unity strengthens us. Division weakens us. I sincerely request all Indians and all of you present here to support me in this huge task.”
Bureau Report
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