26 March 1958, Nehru had once again invited their attention to the relevant issues. He had poignantly underlined, ‘the real test about a minority community is not how we feel about it, but how they feel… Democracy means rule by majority, but it means something more, that is, full play and opportunity for the minorities… We must always remember that a minority community is a trust for the majority and constant thought should be given to its needs and complaints.’
