New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The European Union Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on religious freedom and said that his remarks were "entirely in line with the Indian constitution".
A European Union ambassador Joao Cravinho, to a question from the media here, said that Modi's remarks were "upholding the basic principles of freedom of religion, were very welcome and unremarkable".
He said Modi's remarks are "entirely in line with the Indian constitution, and it is not surprising he made the remarks".
"We welcome that because we know very well there are elements of discordance resulting from radical statements by different groups and it is important for political leaders to be aware of the explosive potential of religious divisiveness and communal conflicts, and Prime Minister Modi's statements were highlighting such concern," he said.
On Tuesday, Modi said his government will ensure complete freedom of faith and will not allow any religious group to incite hatred against others "overtly or covertly".
Addressing Christian leaders at a function here, the prime minister reached out to them, saying he strongly condemned violence against any religion.
"We cannot accept violence against any religion on any pretext, and I strongly condemn such violence. My government will act strongly in this regard," he said.
Modi's remarks in support of freedom of religion came in the wake of a string of attacks on churches in the capital and controversial utterances by saffron right-wing fringe elements.
US President Barack Obama had during his visit to India last month said that "India will succeed so long as it is not splintered on religious lines".
Later during a National Prayer Breakfast meeting in Washington, Obama said that Mahatma Gandhi would have been shocked at the acts of intolerance in India.
Modi's comments also came days after his Bharatiya Janata Party was routed in the Delhi assembly elections, halting his party's winning spree since last year's general elections.
The news of relief has come out for the candidates waiting for an appointment to the posts of tea
After media reports of China's testing of hypersonic missiles, the American Congress has claimed
Ugadi 2023: Ugadi festival will be celebrated, this day is celebrated as New Year in South India
Ugadi 2023 Date And Muhurat: Ugadi is a major festival of South India. Ugadi is also known as Uga
A convoy of 14 trucks from Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a free medical aid organization, has e
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Wednesday suspended the Deputy Chief Engi
Corona War: 110 minibusses converted into ambulances in Haryana, 25 Volvo will also be built
The Haryana government has stepped up efforts to stop the spread of corona in villages. Under thi
Rosaiah draws fire for praising Jayalalithaa in assembly
Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor K.Rosaiah Tues
PM Modi-Biden Talks: Biden spoke to Modi- Prime Minister! we can be best friends on earth
Bilateral talks were held between US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
St. Thomas School and Vasant Valley School in Dwarka, Delhi, have received bomb threats through e
The fourth match of the five-Test series between India and England will be played in Ranchi. Both
