New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday strongly addressed the burka controversy and claims of Sharia law during the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections, emphasising that India has its own Constitution.

Speaking after casting his vote at polling booth number 43 at Middle School Barahiya Number-2, Singh emphasised that India follows its own Constitution and that religious customs cannot override identification or election procedures.

Singh, who arrived early and was the first voter at his booth, said, “...I showed that the Anganwadi worker was here regarding the burka issue. The Election Commission has made proper arrangements and established rules stating that if someone objects, the person should lift their burka for identification. When peop

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