Over 66 countries don’t recognise Hinduism as a religion…: MoS External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi

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Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi and former Supreme Court Chief Justice and Rajyasabha MP Ranjan Gogoi attended a seminar named ‘Seven Decades of Constitution of India’ in Delhi on March 28.

While addressing the seminar, Meenakshi Lekhi said that Secularism, as enshrined in Indian Constitution, is a lesson for many countries.

“Secularism, as enshrined in Indian Constitution, is a lesson for many countries where Hinduism is not even recognized as a religion. Over 66 countries don't recognize Hinduism as a religion. I as a Hindu have a problem with it,” said Meenakshi Lekhi.