Two hundred million Muslims are in India, the second-largest Muslim community after Indonesia. This reflects the real character of India..." John Brittas said.
Jakarta:CPI(M) MP and member of the all-party delegation, John Brittas, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Jakarta on Friday, criticised Pakistan for choosing to become a theocratic state, stating that it was a nation formed in the name of religion who were triggered by hate.
"Pakistan is a theocratic state... They chose to be a nation in the name of a religion, and they are triggered by hate. India decided on its path. Two hundred million Muslims are in India, the second-largest Muslim community after Indonesia. This reflects the real character of India..." Mr Brittas said.
He emphasised that India is a secular democracy that celebrates pluralism and diversity, which represent the country's real culture.
"I am from Kerala. The unique nature of this delegation is that out of five political parties, three are against the ruling party, but we are here together for a mission. This represents the real culture of India. That is how India is distinct from Pakistan. India is a secular democracy, plural and diverse. Terrorism sponsored by the state is something more dangerous than an insurgency or a terrorist activity triggered by a criminal gang," he further added.
Mr Brittas went on to say that the presence of diverse political voices in the delegation itself was proof of India's democratic coexistence.
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