'Minorities unsafe': Margaret Alva as India celebrates 75 years of Independence

Published on Aug 21, 2022 11:02 am IST

Minorities in India used to feel safe but that is no more the case, former Union Minister Margaret Alva, who unsuccessfully contested the Vice President elections as opposition candidate recently, has claimed. In an interview to Hindustan Times, Alva -- who is also former governor of Rajasthan -- alleged that minorities including Muslims and Christians face discrimination in present day India on the basis of their faith. She also spoke on a range of other issues including PM Narendra Modi's Tiranga campaign. Watch the full interview.

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