Excelsior Correspondent
-Excelsior/Amin War
SRINAGAR, May 26: The Union Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fully committed to protect minority communities living in the country.
“The Prime Minister has clearly said that our Constitution is the holiest book for us and we are committed to protect the minorities,” Heptulla told reporters while highlighting the achievements of the Modi-led Government during its first year in power.
Asked why Modi had remained silent in the wake of several attacks on minorities in the country, Heptulla said no attacks took place against minorities. ” Prime Minister has spoken loud and clear on this issue four times in one year. He spoke about it from the ramparts of Red Fort in his Independence Day speech, then again at Vigyan Bhawan, during the reply to motion of thanks to President’s speech and in interviews to international media,” she said.
The Union Minister said there were no attacks on minorities or riots in the country, apparently referring to the one-year BJP rule. “Only verbal attacks were taking place but that has stopped now,” she said. Heptulla dodged questions about highly polarising statements made by some BJP leaders about minority communities, particularly the Muslims, and attacks on minority institutions like Churches in the last one year.
Asked about the delay in providing relief and rehabilitation assistance to the flood victims of Kashmir, Heptullah said “the Prime Minister announced Rs 1000 crore immediately after the floods. There may be issues in reaching out to the people.”
The Union Minister highlighted the achievements of Modi Government during one year in power. She said that the country is moving towards the prosperity under Narinder Modi as Prime Minister.
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