New Delhi, Oct 3 (Agency) Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi hit out at the opposition and accused them of using “secularism” for their political convenience. “Political parties, who enjoyed power for the maximum time in the country, adopted the path of divide and rule by using secularism for their political convenience” he said while addressing a programme organised by Bhartiya Baudh Sangh in New Delhi. The Minister said the country is celebrating its 75th anniversary of Independence. While we celebrate Independence, we must also remember the “Horrors of Partition”.
In an apparent attack on Congress, Naqvi said we have to remember who was responsible for the “Horrors of Partition”, we have to remember who conspired to sacrifice India’s interests for their narrow-minded political self-interests. Praising the teaching of Lord Gautam Buddha, the Minister said his teachings of spiritual self-confidence continue to show us the path of inner peace and self-capability by erasing all the contradictions. “During the last seven years, the Government has worked for inclusive empowerment with commitment to Constitutional values. It has ensured development with dignity of all the sections including the Minorities,” he added.