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Govt to reconsider minority tag for Hindus in some states

Govt to reconsider minority tag for Hindus in some states: According to an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Monday, the Union government will begin a "wide consultation" with states and other stakeholders to examine a request for minority status for Hindus in states where their numbers are less than those of other communities, indicating a shift in the government's previous position on the issue. The government said it is filing a new affidavit in supersession of its previous affidavit filed on March 27 when it sought dismissal o      Read More