Chief Minister Has Urged The Center To Stop "Saraswati Bandana" At Govt. Functions

Author: Staff Reporter
Publication: Ganashakti Newsmagazine
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URL: http://www.ganashakti.com/tw/thisweek/week_bengal1.htm

In a letter, addressed to the Prime Minister, the state Chief Minister, Mr.Budhdeb Bhattacharjee has expressed his displeasure over the practice of chanting of "Saraswati Bandana" at the beginning of govt. functions and has urged him to stop the practice immediately. He has categorically mentioned that, it is unethical and unhealthy for a secular country like India, to follow a particular religious belief. He has referred to the opening ceremony of "Bharatiyam Cultural Multicomplex" at Salt Lake, where the Vice President, the Union Human Resource Minister and himself were present. He mentioned that the incident was embarrassing not only for him, but also for other secular minded people, present at the ceremony. The Chief Minister, while reminding the Center to respect all religious and cultural faiths, has requested the PM to personally look into the matter and act accordingly.
 

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