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Secularism

The paradox of secularism

The basic criterion for labeling a group of citizens as minority is that they constitute less than 10 per cent of the total population.

When did Rahul acknowledge contribution of Kamraj, Narasimha Rao: BJP

On Thursday, the Tamil Nadu BJP observed the birth anniversary of Kamraj at its headquarters 'Kamalalayam'. Ravi tweeted his picture of offering tribute to Kamraj and said, "Paid my respectful tributes to the freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Kamarajar on His Jayanti at BJPTamilNadu Office Kamalalayam. Thiru Kamaraj's contributions to the welfare of downtrodden in Tamil Nadu are fondly recollected by people even today."

Governor’s jibe

Secularism in the Indian context thus embodies religious tolerance, quite distinct from Western liberal notions of separating church from state.