TN Governor RN Ravi faced backlash for stating that secularism is a “European concept”
As per report tamil Nadu governor RN ravi data-faced backlash for stating that secularism is a “European concept” and that india has no need for it. He made these remarks during a public event in Kanyakumari on Sunday. In his speech, ravi had claimed that many frauds have been committed against the people of this country, one of which is the “wrong interpretation of secularism.”Meanwhile he further stated: “What does secularism mean? Secularism is a european concept, and it is not an indian concept. In Europe, secularism came because there was a fight between the Church and the king… How can india be away from ‘dharma’? Secularism is a european concept and let it be there only. In india, there is no need for secularism.” Reacting on the social media platform X, several opposition leaders strongly condemned the tamil Nadu governor for his comments.Moreover congress MP from Virudhunagar, Manickam Tagore, stated that Ravi’s remarks on secularism was “unacceptable” and it goes against the Constitution of India. “While the idea of secularism may be different in foreign countries, in india we respect all other religions, we respect all other traditions and we respect all other practices and this is the idea of secularism in india,” he added. congress PARTY' target='_blank' title='nationalist congress party-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">nationalist congress party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) spokesperson Clyde Crasto said that Ravi’s comment was completely contrary to the principles of his position.