Constitution of Pakistan guarantees religious freedom to minorities says Hindu leader

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Karachi: September 13, 2015. (PCP) Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has said that the constitution of Pakistan guarantees to provide religious freedom to the minorities, adding that Quaid-e-Azam in his address to the Constitutional Assembly also ensured the minorities to live according to their religious beliefs. While delivering his keynote speech, on the occasion of first-ever Dharmik Quiz Competition organized for the Hindu Children in the history of Pakistan, Dr. Ramesh Vankwani said that providing religious education to the minorities, according to their beliefs, must be included in the curriculum of schools. He urged that the teachings of all religions ask their followers to respect other religions, which is essential for a peaceful society. "Today, the passion of Hindu Children participants prove that the future of Pakistan is bright," Dr. Ramesh said, while urging that all segments of society must join hands for promoting the interfaith harmony. He also ensured the participants that Pakistan Hindu Council would continue the struggle for the protection of minorities rights, as per the detailed decision of the Supreme Court on June 19, 2014. The Dharmik Quiz, Speech and Tableau competition, was organized by the Pakistan Hindu Council, for children of Hindu community for awareness of Hindu dharam , at Swami Narayan Temple. On the occasion, cash prizes and appreciation shields were also distributed among the participants, belonging to more than 1,500 Hindu families, where thousand of people have gathered to support the noble cause.

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