Minorities enjoy full freedom in India, don’t spread falsehoods, says Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that religious minorities in India enjoy full freedom and dismissed claims of persecution as false narratives. He also addressed administrative delays in updating Waqf property records and scholarship issues.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political discourse in India regarding religious freedom and the government's efforts to counter international criticism.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday (June 4, 2026) said minorities in India enjoy full freedom and are able to practise their faith and way of life without hindrance. He said efforts were being made from outside the country to project a false narrative of persecution.
The article focuses on the government's defense of its record and its criticism of the opposition, reflecting the ruling party's narrative.
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