Regarding the protection of interests of minorities under Article 29 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is legally accurate according to the Supreme Court's interpretation?

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In the landmark Jagdev Singh Sidhanti case, the Supreme Court ruled that the expression 'section of citizens' used in Article 29 includes both minorities as well as the majority community. Therefore, it is not confined to minorities alone. Furthermore, Agitation for the protection of a language is permitted and does not amount to a corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

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