Congress Condemns Tamil Nadu Governor's Remarks on Secularism

The Congress has strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's statement that secularism is a European concept and demanded his dismissal. Congress claims that Ravi is reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views. Ravi's remarks have been labeled as outrageous and a disgrace by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

The Congress on Monday denounced Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's remark that 'secularism is a European concept' as 'outrageous and unacceptable,' calling for his immediate removal.

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, asserted that Ravi is merely a 'trial balloon floater,' echoing the intentions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ramesh's criticism followed Ravi's claims that secularism, a European concept born from conflicts between the church and the king, was wrongly introduced into India's Constitution during the Emergency by 'one insecure prime minister,' referring to Indira Gandhi.

(With inputs from agencies.)