Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired the second session of the National Conclave " Constitutional Challenges : Perspective & Pathways " organised by the AICC Law, Human Rights and RTI department at Vigyan Bhawan today. The topic for second session was " Religion & the Constitution: Guardrails and Guidelines ".
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that religion should be a personal matter for every individual and State' should be Secular in their approach. He said that every religion should be respected and we should uphold our ancient traditions of peace and brotherhood.
The Chief Minister said that every religion was respected in our country and therein lies the basis of our rich traditions of unity and brotherhood. We are known for our religious tolerance and added that in the absence of rich values, there always remains a possibility of emergence of violence and conflicts in the society.
He said that religion should not be used for dividing people and every effort should be made to separate religion from politics.
Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Senior Congress leaders Digvijay Singh, Dr Abhishek Singhvi, Alka Lamba, Pramod Tiwari and others also spoke on the occasion.