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“I hope to submit the recommendations of this committee to the cabinet and the parliament for broad discussion."
“We reject racism. The present government wants to ensure the respect and rights of every citizen,” he said.
Festival of Pongal represented shared civilizational ties between the two countries
The discussion also resulted in the decision to convene several online sessions to engage with other relevant parties.
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