State to ensure the equal rights of minorities

People around the world sometimes think in a bizarre way; they think that the country belongs to only the majority (be it based on race, religion, ethnicity or nationality); the minorities are, thus, treated as second or third class citizens. Due to political pressures from the majority, laws are skewed to only protect their interest. Sometimes it immunises the majority from being prosecuted, even if they attack and infringe the rights of the minority communities. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the state to provide all its citizens with a system that ensures equality for all.

Dhananjoy Roy
New York, USA