Union Minister for Minority affairs and Parliamentary affairs, Kiren Rijiju speaks in the course of the one hundred and fifth Foundation Day celebration of Jamia Millia Islamia, in New Delhi on October 29, 2025 | Photo Credit: ANI
“I don’t know a lot of Urdu, however I can say that Urdu is essentially the most stunning language on the planet,” the Minister mentioned, whereas praising the songs being performed on the varsity’s auditorium.
He added that among the many six minorities, which included Christians, Muslims, Parsis, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, the Muslims had been the most important minority. He added that the nation couldn’t develop with out Hindu-Muslim concord.
“Of the six recognised minorities, Muslims kind about 80%…. It is the duty of the bigger communities — The Hindus and the Muslims — to make sure concord. If they reside in peace, then all different smaller communities would additionally proceed to contribute to the expansion of the nation. The Jamia Millia Islamia is one of the best image from the place such a message can exit,” Mr. Rijiju mentioned.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on the one hundred and fifth Foundation Day celebrations of Jamia Millia Islamia. X/@KirenRijiju
The Minister additionally lauded the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) within the college and likewise hailed the varsity’s nationwide rating and educational data.
Speaking on the working of Parliament, which had members of all communities from all components of India, Mr. Rijiju, who can also be the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, mentioned folks typically witnessed noisy debates within the House, however that also needs to be seen as a part of a ‘vibrant democracy’’.
“MPs come from totally different areas and numerous ideologies. It is pure for them to voice their opinions. That is what Opposition is about. Therefore, there is no such thing as a want to fret excessively,” he added.
The Minister additionally underlined India’s constitutional power and variety. “Because of the Constitution, we will probably be secure, because it covers each side of an issue and gives an answer for it,” he mentioned.
Published – October 30, 2025 06:10 am IST








