"Have no fear of persecution as long as Judiciary exists" says Justice TS Thakur

Chief Justice of India  Justice TS Thakur,who took charge on Thursday as 43rd Chief Justice of India  joined the intolerance debate on Sunday he says "We doesn't need to have fear of persecution as long as judiciary exists".

The Chief Justice asserted that India belongs to all religions and assuring safety and security of citizens is the primary responsibility and some incidents do not change the fundamentally tolerant nature of the country.We are capable to protect rights of each and every citizens irrespective of caste,religion and creed.

Chief Justice TS  Thakur

Pointing the need to promote a sense of an inclusive society Chief Justice also said that "It is necessary to promote a sense of an inclusive society and mutual respect for other religions,otherwise conditions will become difficult."

Justice Thakur further said that "we cannot divide the country on the basis of religion", adding, "As long as the judiciary is there, no one should fear he will be thrown out or persecuted".Justice Thakur was former acting as a chief justice of Delhi High court and later took over as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.