Question

What rights do minorities have in a democracy?

Answer 1

In a democracy, no person can be discriminated against on the basis of his/her religion, caste or gender. Following are the set of rights enjoyed by the minorities:

• All the citizens including the minorities have the right to protect/practice their own culture.
• Every minority, whether religious or linguistic, has the right to preserve its individuality.
• The minorities have the right to reside in any part of the country.