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Not just us, others too use religious symbols: IUML

IndiaTimes Monday, 20 March 2023
Issued notice by the Supreme Court on a PIL for allegedly using name and symbol with religious connotations, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Monday told the Supreme Court that there are many other political parties which should also be made party and be asked about using religious names and symbols, including BJP which is using the lotus as its symbol even though the flower is associated with Hindu Gods/Goddesses.
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