Diversity, tolerance our core values: Prez amid lynching uproar

October 07, 2015 14:29

"The country should keep in mind core values of diversity and tolerance," said Pranab Mukherjee, days after the killing of a 55-year-old Muslim man over rumours that he and his family members ate beef. "We cannot allow core values of India's civilisation to be given a slip," Mukherjee said. "Core values of diversity, tolerance and plurality must be kept in mind," he added.

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