Provincial Minister for M
inorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora said on Thursday that no
religion permitted violence.
In his special message on the International Day Commemorating Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, he said there was no
religion that
encouraged violence against peopl
e of different beliefs. The minister condemned violence on the basis of
religion and belief. He emphasised that people around the world, including Muslims, are being targeted due to their
religion, with the rise in Islamophobia being a prime example. For decades, Muslims in Kashmir and Palestine have been subjected to violence based on their beliefs.
Ramesh Arora highlighted that Pakistan gives equal respect to followers of all
religions and beliefs. The white color in Pakistan’s flag represents different
religious communities, signifying that all Pakistanis are equal and no discrimination is made. Any hand raised against m
inorities is dealt with firmly. The Government of Punjab is committed to promoting
religious harmony and tolerance. He further stated that discrimination or violence based on one’s
religion or belief must be stopped. It is our collective responsibility to promote love, tolerance, and brotherhood in society. It is essential to defeat those who attempt to fuel
religious discrimination and hatred.
The minister appealed to the public to stand against violence and prejudice and to play their role in creating a peaceful and secure society.
