Published 11:15 IST, December 18th 2019
WB CM Mamata Banerjee claims big numbers for minority scholarship
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apprised that her government has distributed scholarships to over 2.03 crore minority students in the state
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apprised that her government has distributed scholarships to over 2.03 crore minority students in the state. In a tweet to mark the Minority Rights Day, CM Banerjee claimed that the increase in such scholarships have been almost 24 times.
Today is #MinorityRightsDay. We are all equal and united. Unity in diversity is our strength. You will be happy to know that our Govt in #Bangla has distributed scholarships to over 2.03 crore minority students, an increase of almost 24 times. My best wishes to all
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 18, 2019
Mamata Banerjee was not the only one to tweet on the occasion. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and the official handle of the Congress Party also tweeted their message. Congress took a dig at the ruling BJP government in the Centre, saying that this day is necessary to remind the government of minority rights and prohibition of discriminiation under Article 15 of the Constitution.
On #MinoritiesRightsDay, reaffirm pledge to safeguard and promote the rights of ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic identities of minorities without discrimination for a just and inclusive society. pic.twitter.com/jftcgqVm2E
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 18, 2019
Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Today, it is all the more necessary to remind our government of the same and to urge them to uphold our Constitutional values.#MinoritiesRightsDay pic.twitter.com/UqVSgho2UD
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 18, 2019
Minorities Rights Day
Minorities Rights Day is celebrated by the National Commission for Minorities in India which focuses on the religious harmony, respect, and better understanding of all minorities’ communities. United Nations on 18 December, 1992 adopted and broadcast the Statement on the individual's Rights belonging to religious or Linguistic National or Ethnic Minorities. The announcement made by the United Nations highlights the cultural, religious linguistic and national identity of the minorities that shall be respected, preserved, and protected by the states and within individual territories. The UN also stated that it is also the responsibility of the respective governments to improve the conditions of minorities and spread awareness about their national, linguistic, religious, and cultural identity.
10:35 IST, December 18th 2019