On Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) explained about the growth of economy and minority communities in the country, India.
The minority community is doing better in the country than in the neighbouring country Pakistan, the finance Minister said.
“As opposed to Pakistan, which was formed at the same time India was divided into two – Pakistan. Pakistan declared itself an Islamic country but, however, said minorities will be protected. Every minority has been dwindling in its number, decimated in Pakistan. Even some of the Muslim sects have also been decimated,” she said.
Further she added “Pakistan has reported more violence incidents against Muhajirs, Shia and other communities. I don’t know, Sunnis probably. Whereas in India you would find every strand of Muslims are doing their business, their children getting educated. Fellowships are being given by the government.”
