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On Rights Day, Farooq Abdullah calls for safeguarding India’s secular fabric

Srinagar, Dec 10 (UNI) On the occasion of Human Rights Day, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called upon all political parties, public institutions and civil society groups across the nation to renew their commitment to safeguarding the secular and democratic ethos that form the bedrock of the Indian Republic.
“Human Rights Day is not merely a symbolic observance but a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to uphold the dignity, equality, and freedoms of all citizens regardless of religion, region, language, or ethnicity,” Abdullah said in a statement.
He stated that in a diverse country like India, the protection of human rights is inseparable from the protection of secularism.
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IMD issues Yellow alert for Jan 27 as fresh snowfall likely across HP

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Shimla, Jan 24 (UNI) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, warning of another spell of rain and snowfall on January 27 with the approach of a fresh western disturbance from January 26.

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