Milad holiday on Tuesday in D.K.: Minister UT Khader
Mangaluru, November 18: As the Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad is going to celebrate on November 20 in Dakshina Kannada district, the government holiday would be declared on that day in the district, said District Minister UT Khader.
Though the government holiday was declared on November 21 for the Milad, the celebration would be held in Dakshina Kannada district on November 20. In view of this, he has appealed the Chief Minister to declare the holiday on November 20 to all the schools and colleges and government offices and consider November 21 as the working day. In turn, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary of the Government to take action in this regard. On Monday, a government order to this effect would be announced, the Minister said.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
