religious freedom in india

Government rejects USCIRF report calling for sanctions on RAW, RSS

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Government rejects USCIRF report calling for sanctions on RAW, RSS

New Delhi: The government has “categorically” rejected the characterization of India in the latest report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which claimed that religious freedom has deteriorated in the country and sought designation as a country of special concern. The report also calls for sanctions against research and analysis wings … Read more

Muslim groups, Left, TMC oppose government’s move to compel recitation of all 6 verses of Vande Mataram | India News

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Muslim groups, Left, TMC oppose government's move to compel recitation of all 6 verses of Vande Mataram | India News

New Delhi: all india muslim personal law board There was strong opposition on Thursday against the central government’s recent notification requiring recitation of all six verses of ‘Vande Mataram’ before playing the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ at official events and schools.AIMPLB called the decision “unconstitutional and contrary to religious freedom” and asked the government … Read more