India Secures Minorities’ Safety, Remains a Secular Nation: Kiren Rijiju

Rapid Summary

• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized India’s secular nature and stated that minorities are safest in the country due to the Hindu majority’s secularism and tolerance.
• During an interview, Rijiju shared that minorities enjoy absolute freedom, protection, and equality before the law under India’s Constitution.
• Rijiju countered narratives from “the Left ecosystem backed by Congress,” which claim minorities face torture or insecurity in India. He said such claims do not benefit the nation.
• He observed that migrants from countries like Tibet, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan prefer India for refuge due to safety ensured by its Constitution and people.
• he acknowledged isolated incidents of communal tensions but said state governments must take action against threats anywhere in India.
• Minority Affairs policies provide gap funding for six notified minority communities while ensuring benefits for all citizens equally under government schemes.
• Recent remarks led to a debate between Rijiju and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on social platforms regarding minority rights versus narratives of oppression.

– Owaisi criticized comparisons with neighboring nations and argued India’s minorities fight democratically for their rights rather than fleeing oppression.

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