Constitution Day: Rajnath Singh says word ‘Secular’ is misused in Indian politics
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The Winter Session of the Indian parliament has begun and it is going to be a stormy session as a slew of important bills, including the GST bill, is going to passed.
The first day of the Winter Session began on a peaceful note as the members of Lok Sabha markedConstitution Day and paid a tribute to BR Ambedkar .
Addressing the lower house of the parliament, India’sHome Minister Rajnath Singh indirectly spoke about the ongoing intolerance debate in the country.
"The makers of the constitution believed that the Preamble is the soul of the Constitution and no changes should be made to that. Socialist and Secular - these words were added to the Constitution later. Dr Ambedkar didn't find it necessary to insert them in the Preamble because he felt it was already an integral part of India. Despite facing condemnation and insult, BR Ambedkar said he would stay in India and strengthen the country," he said.
Singh said the word 'secular' was being misused in Indian politics. His remarks indirectly condemned Aamir Khan’s statements also.
It seems the Opposition will question the government on the growing intolerance debate in India. However, the government said it is committed to passing crucial bills and ready to discuss all issues, including intolerance.
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The first day of the Winter Session began on a peaceful note as the members of Lok Sabha marked
Addressing the lower house of the parliament, India’s
"The makers of the constitution believed that the Preamble is the soul of the Constitution and no changes should be made to that. Socialist and Secular - these words were added to the Constitution later. Dr Ambedkar didn't find it necessary to insert them in the Preamble because he felt it was already an integral part of India. Despite facing condemnation and insult, BR Ambedkar said he would stay in India and strengthen the country," he said.
Singh said the word 'secular' was being misused in Indian politics. His remarks indirectly condemned Aamir Khan’s statements also.
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