<div><font color="Navy">Bill for separate status to Sikhism today
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Amending Article 25
Article 25 of the Constitution of India describes Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism as parts of the Hindu religion
This has resulted in avoidable confusion across the world about the independent identity of these three religions, says the community
This Bill proposes to amend Article 25 with a view to distinctively refer to Sikh, Jain and Buddhist religions along with Hinduism
New Delhi, August 23
After the amendment of the Anand Marriage Act for separate registration of Sikh marriages, the community is now setting its eyes on amendment of the Constitution to recognise Sikhism as a full-fledged religion.
At present, Article 25 of the Constitution of India describes Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism as parts of the Hindu religion. Sikhs have long been seeking amendment to this Article to grant Sikhism an independent identity under the law.
In a significant move, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today allowed Shiromani Akali Dal
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Aditi Tandon/TNS
Amending Article 25
Article 25 of the Constitution of India describes Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism as parts of the Hindu religion
This has resulted in avoidable confusion across the world about the independent identity of these three religions, says the community
This Bill proposes to amend Article 25 with a view to distinctively refer to Sikh, Jain and Buddhist religions along with Hinduism
New Delhi, August 23
After the amendment of the Anand Marriage Act for separate registration of Sikh marriages, the community is now setting its eyes on amendment of the Constitution to recognise Sikhism as a full-fledged religion.
At present, Article 25 of the Constitution of India describes Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism as parts of the Hindu religion. Sikhs have long been seeking amendment to this Article to grant Sikhism an independent identity under the law.
In a significant move, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today allowed Shiromani Akali Dal
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