BJP committed to inclusive development of minorities, says Madhav
Andhra Pradesh BJP president P. V. N. Madhav stated that the party is committed to inclusive development for minorities while advocating for a Uniform Civil Code. He emphasized that religion is a personal matter and encouraged minority youth to pursue careers in public service.
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Reflects the political discourse surrounding the Uniform Civil Code and the BJP's outreach strategies toward minority communities in India.
Andhra Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party president P. V. N. Madhav on Monday said the BJP was committed to the inclusive development of minorities while upholding every citizen’s right to practise the religion of their choice.
Addressing the BJP Minority Morcha State Executive Committee meeting in Vijayawada, he said religion was a personal matter, but the nation and the law must remain common to all.
Making a case for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Mr. Madhav said a common legal framework would ensure equal rights and opportunities for all citizens while eliminating discrimination and social divisions. He cited Indonesia as an example of a Muslim-majority country following a uniform civil code.
Describing Hindutva as a civilisational ethos rooted in Indian culture, he said the BJP envisioned a society founded on equality, tolerance and universal human values.
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