Balancing Faith and Secularism: Insights from Himachal's Chief Minister

In a recent national conclave, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made a compelling case for treating religion as a personal belief, urging states to adopt a secular approach. He stressed that all religions deserve respect, pointing to India's rich traditions of unity and brotherhood as a guiding principle.

Addressing the gathering, Sukhu highlighted the importance of detaching religion from politics to prevent societal conflicts. He insisted that religious freedom, as enshrined in the Indian Constitution, reinforces unity by upholding each individual's inherent dignity to explore their beliefs.

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and senior Congress leaders such as Digvijaya Singh and Abhishek Singhvi also contributed to discussions, echoing the sentiment of maintaining peace and tolerance in a diverse society.

(With inputs from agencies.)