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B Sridhar / TNN / Feb 21, 2026, 00:06 IST

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Min: Need to review minority definition

Jamshedpur: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that the time has come to review the definition of ‘minority’. “How is it possible that Muslims living in Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir), Malappuram (Kerala), and Kishanganj (Bihar) enjoy minority status where their population is estimated to be 100 per cent?” Giriraj said on Friday.

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About the AuthorB Sridhar

Based in Jamshedpur, he covers entire Kolhan region having three districts namely East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan reporting on topics such as left wing extremism, city life, urban policies and issues among other wide ranging topics.

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