India is safest country in the world for all minorities: MoS for Minority Affairs George Kurian

Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian yesterday said India is the safest country in the world for all minorities. Addressing an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Minority Rights Day, Mr. Kurian said India’s culture of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one—ensures equal rights and opportunities for everyone in the nation. The minister said that the government’s recent decision to introduce Pali and Prakrit in the list of



classical languages reflects its commitment towards strengthening linguistic minorities as well.

Mr. Kurian also mentioned the persecution of minorities in neighbouring countries and said that they are regularly being targeted for practising their religion. He highlighted the state of unrest regarding minorities around the world, and urged that such divisive forces must be stopped.