Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has stressed that protests like the one witnessed in Nepal cannot happen in India because the character and Constitution of the country are different from the rest of the world.
"People who do not understand India say that a coup, military rule or a civilian revolt can happen in this country, too. But I am very sure that such incidents can never happen in India," he said, while citing examples of the erstwhile Soviet Union and neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Speaking at “Sparsh Himalaya Mahotsav 2025” organised at the “Lekhak Gaon” (Writer's Village) on the outskirts of Dehradun, Rijiju cited two reasons for this: first, the character of India is very different from the world where rule-abiding religious people live; second, the Constitution, which was prepared in two years and 11 months after a lengthy debate on every subject, "is very beautiful". "We Indians are different from the rest of the world. This country can never break or disintegrate. The system is such that anything can happen in the world, but India will always remain safe," he stressed.
He advised everyone not to believe in the "narrative" peddled on social media, and they should remain "alert". Rijiju claimed that there are forces inside and outside the country trying to destabilise the country and portray India in a negative light. However, despite such efforts, India is thriving and will continue to do so, he emphasised.
‘Himalayas symbol of India's identity’
The Himalayas are not just mountains, but a symbol of India's strength, spirituality and national identity, Rijiju said. He said that since he is from Arunachal Pradesh, he has a deep emotional connection with the Himalayas. "The Himalayas are not just mountains, but a symbol of India's strength, spirituality and identity."
The minister praised the work being done under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expand road connectivity and infrastructure in the border areas, especially in the Gunji area of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
He said the beauty of India lies in its diversity. “We may speak different languages and follow different traditions, but our values and vision bind us together.” He praised the Writer's Village initiative by former Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, calling it a living example of India’s cultural, literary and ecological renaissance.
Pokhriyal said he dedicated the event to the 25th anniversary of the formation of the state of Uttarakhand and to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dream of a "writer's village". The initiative aims to develop villages into centres of creativity, culture and education, he said.
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