Chennai, Aug. 22 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that minorities in the country have never faced such challenges before and asserted that the situation is not permanent, adding that forces attempting to disrupt religious harmony will not prevail.

"Across India, hatred is being instigated in many states. Minorities in the country have never faced such challenges before. But this situation is not permanent. Forces trying to disturb religious harmony will not last long..." Stalin said while speaking at the centenary celebrations of Good Shepherd Convent.

The Chief Minister recalled the prolonged struggles faced by minorities in earlier times and stressed the need for harmony and unity.

Addressing the students, Stalin...