Minorities Rights Day India 2025 | Constitutional Rights, Challenges & Awareness
🏛️ Celebrating Minorities Rights Day in India: Upholding Dignity and Equality 🌐 Introduction Franklin Roosevelt once said, “No democracy can long survive which does not accept as fundamental to its very existence the recognition of the rights of minorities.” Minorities Rights Day in India is observed annually on November 18th , following the UN General Assembly’s 1992 declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National, or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities . This day raises awareness about challenges faced by religious, linguistic, and social minorities and emphasizes the importance of equality, dignity, and empowerment. India, with its diverse cultures and faiths, is committed to secularism and protecting the rights of all citizens, irrespective of religion, language, or identity. 📜 Definition and Legal Framework Even though the Constitution of India uses the term “minority,” it does not explicitly define it. National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (Sect...