Annual Conference of State Minorities Commissions gets underway Government Committed to instill sense of security among Minorities: Shri Rajnath Singh

The Annual Conference of State Minorities Commissions began here today. Inaugurating the Conference, Shri Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister said that the Government is committed to instill a sense of security among minorities as a sense of insecurity among them is the greatest challenge before any Government. Elaborating on Indias uniqueness of being the only country where all the religions of the world are found and practiced, the Minister emphasized that peaceful existence rests on twin support of justice and humanity. He urged the conference to debate the disturbing issues with open mind and suggest practical ways for harmonious coexistence. He assured all possible help on his part. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS in PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Space and Atomic Energy said that India;s democracy provides the weakest citizen a chance not only to survive but thrive irrespective of caste creed or religion.