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Kerala Model Secularism: Madrasa teacher makes Rs. 6000 /month, Vedic school Teacher makes almost nothing.

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Dilish Devadas Kerala, Pinarayi, Secularism

Recently, the Pinarayi government passed a bill approving the formation of Kerala Madrasa Teachers Welfare Fund Board with the intention to provide pension for the those madrassa tutors who have completed 60 years and have contributed towards the scheme for a period not less than 5 years.

OPINION

Termed it as a secular country, is it really secular?

November 21, 2019November 28, 2019 Aishwarya Hariharan 0 Comments India, Secularism

Constitution of India guarantees freedom of religion, stating the right of an individual to choose her religion. This is not in question. It prohibits conversion due to inducement, undue influence, coercion, or use of any threats to anyone. But, this right is misused, forced and compelled.