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'''CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC FRONT Founder President Prof.S.Clement (A Journey through Space and Time)

The Christian Democratic front (CDF) is a political party first of its kind in the history of India. It is a registered political party by the Election Commission of India. (Vide its letter dated 20th Oct, 1989. No 56/R/169.89)

The CDF came into being as a political party after independence to safeguard the interests of the community by participating effectively in the politics of the nation.

The Separate electorate granted to the minorities was withdrawn in 1949. Christians, as a minority could not get due representation in the legislative bodies of the country.

The Central Order of 19 of 1950 denied the privileges due for the S.C. Christians, An unorganised community could not agitate against this discriminatory order.

So, in 1954 at Madurai, Christian Young Men's Association (CYMA) was formed to educate, train Christian youth to involve in active party politics under a separate flag. The blue and white flag was unfurled by a Hindu lady intellectual then, and now that is the official flag of the CDF.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CDF

To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India and promote the principles of Socialism, Secularism, and Democracy and uphold the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

To unite Christians of different denominations into one community and help them play a positive role in the Nation's progress.

The term" Christian" includes Christians who profess Christianity as their religion and others who have faith in the Christian way of ushering in social justice irrespective of their religious leanings.

To press for equality of treatment by the Government and to safeguard minority rights incorporated in the Constitution.

Membership is open to all men and women above the age of 18. Religion is not a bar to seek membership in the CDF.

-- C.Amalan ilanchezhian Christian Democratic Front www.cdfindia.com 0 9884769660'''