Forcing people to observe ‘Surya Namaskar ‘ open interference in religious affairs: Hakeem

Srinagar : Chairman People’s Democratic Front ( PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has lambasted government for forcing people and students to observe ‘ Surya namaskar ‘ compulsorily .
In a statement issued on Friday Hakeem while criticizing government for issuing directions to heads of institutions , for observing ‘ Surya amar ‘ in their respective fields said that the decision was a direct interference in our religious affairs He said the decision was also an attack on the freedom of expression and religious faith as guaranteed under India Constitution.
PDF Chairman has urged the secular minded people of the country to condemn such arbitrary steps aimed at to undermine religious freedom of the people .He said such measures need to be fought vigorously to protect the secular credentials of the largest democracy of India.