'Only a Separate Religion Code in Census Can Save The Identity of Tribals'
Tribal representatives from across the country at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are asking for a separate religion code for themselves in the census to be held next year.
Tribal representatives from across the country at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are asking for a separate religion code for themselves in the census to be held next year. They believe that the calculation of tribals should be in accordance with the freedom to choose religion given by the Constitution. The representatives say that the life and culture of the tribals are different from Hinduism, and that calling them Hindu is an insult to their traditions.
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