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At a time when the debate over claims of rising intolerance is rocking the country, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday underlined the pluralistic nature of India and endorsed “forbearance, restraint and acceptance of views different from some of our core principles.” Speaking at the closing ceremony of the bicentenary celebrations of the diocese of Calcutta at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mr Mukherjee said every famous aluminum Telescopic ladder religion preaches the fundamental values of humanity. “India prides itself on its pluralistic ideas. Here several major religions have thrived because of its assimilative capacity, which has come to define our civilisation.”Mr Mukherjee said that the country is unique in the sense that 130 crore people, speaking 100 languages, 1,600 dialects, with substantial presence of major ethnic groups like the Mongoloid, Caucasian and Dravidians all live under one system, one flag, one Constitution, one administration, one jurisprudence. “Belief in pluralism and acceptance of multi-religion makes our nation an oasis for peaceful existence and communal harmony,” he added. Stressing on the fact that unity and diversity is a part of India’s civilisation value, the President said, “The fabric of our society will remain strong when every individual irrespective of caste, creed, language, religion, region can live and partake in progress without fear and prejudice.”Earlier in the day, President Pranab Mukherjee batted for Clean Ganga initiative and asked the trustees of the temple at Salkia in Howrah to ensure that no pollutants are thrown into the river. Mr Mukherjee inaugurated a 51-ft statue of Lord Shiva facing the river at Banshidhar Jalan Smriti Mandir, Salkia, on Sunday morning. “The river has a tremendous influence, right from its starting point to its mouth in the Bay of Bengal. Cleaning of the river is as important as worship of the river,” President Mukherjee added.