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PM Modi pays tribute Matua guru, says his teachings important to override attempts to divide society

Modi, without naming anyone, said it is a democratic right to participate in political activities, but the use of intimidation and violence against political opponents is a "violation of democratic rights".

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Matua Dharma Maha Mela at Shreedham Thakurnagar in West Bengal, via video conferencing.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Matua Dharma Maha Mela at Shreedham Thakurnagar in West Bengal, via video conferencing.

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Highlights

  • PM Modi on Tuesday paid homage to the Matua community's spiritual guru Sri Sri Harichand Thakur.
  • He said that the guru's teachings and principles are of immense importance in present times.
  • Modi, without naming anyone, said it is a democratic right to participate in political activities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to the Matua community's spiritual guru Sri Sri Harichand Thakur and said his teachings and principles are of immense importance in present times when attempts are being made to divide the society based on language and region. 

Modi, without naming anyone, said it is a democratic right to participate in political activities, but the use of intimidation and violence against political opponents is a "violation of democratic rights".

Matua is a backward Hindu community, a section of which is demanding implementation of the CAA.

"The teachings of Sri Sri Harichand Thakur becomes more important when we witness violence because of self-interest and attempts to divide society on the basis of language and region," he said while virtually addressing the Matua Dharma Maha Mela at Thakurnagar in North 24 Parganas district.

He said everybody must oppose the mentality of violence, anarchy anywhere in society.

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