'Govt's religion is India, only holy book is Constitution': PM Modi
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New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Amid uproar over the word 'secular' in the Parliament's Winter Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi silenced all voices on Friday by saying that the government's only religion is 'India first' and the only holy book the government follows is the Constitution of India. Intervening in the discussion on commitment to India's Constitution as part of the 125th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Dr. B R Ambedkar in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi said that one could not praise enough the creators of the Constitution. He said no praise is enough for the persons who created the Constitution and nobody can ever deny Dr. B R Ambedkar's contribution in framing the Constitution. Ambedkar witnessed so much yet there was no bitterness in him and it did not reflect in the Constitution as well. Prime Minister Modi reminded the house the importance of the Constitution and its purpose of maintaining the democratic setup of the country. Prime Minister Modi reiterated that all the governments and Prime Ministers have contributed to the nation's progress. The Prime Minister also reiterated his faith in the youth of the country. Highlighting the importance of a healthy discussion in the Parliament, Prime Minister Modi said the spirit of discussion in the Lok Sabha is 'us' a
