Kolkata: Supporting actor Amitabh Bachchan's views on intolerance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said India's culture gives the lesson of unity in diversity irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
"Today Amitabhji has spoken on the issue of intolerance. Everyone has spoken on this. Unity in diversity, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, is our strength.
"Tolerance is life. Intolerance is not acceptable. Every religion has spoken about tolerance. It is also written in the Vedas," Ms Banerjee said at the 21st edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
Mr Bachchan, while inaugurating the film festival, today recalled the contribution of Indian cinema in fostering social unity, communal amity and love at a time when "cultures are being questioned and prejudices against communities are dividing the world".
"Today Amitabhji has spoken on the issue of intolerance. Everyone has spoken on this. Unity in diversity, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, is our strength.
"Tolerance is life. Intolerance is not acceptable. Every religion has spoken about tolerance. It is also written in the Vedas," Ms Banerjee said at the 21st edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
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