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This is an archive article published on September 12, 2010

Secular fabric of Kerala changing: Antony

Antony's statement assumes significane in the wake of chopping off the hand of T J Joseph.

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Defence Minister A K Antony on Sunday said it was a matter of concern that Kerala known for its secular society was changing in the recent days.

Speaking after dedicating to public the ‘Pranasalla’ at Santhigiri Ashram near here,Antony said all should take earnest effort to safeguard the secular fabric of Kerala.

Antony’s statement assumes significane in the wake of chopping off the hand of Newman College lecturer T J Joseph by activists of radical Popular Front of India for preparing a question paper hurting the sentiments of Muslim community.

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Religious leaders and religious institutions should take steps to keep the unity and communal harmony of the state,Antony said.

Union Minister of state for food K V Thomas,State Minister for Agriculture Mullakara Rathnakaram,Former Union Minister and BJP leader O Rajagopal were also present on the occasion.

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