Congress president Sonia Gandhi today said the country is passing through a critical phase and alleged those in power of spreading hatred by targeting secularism.<br/> <br/>In her written message to attendees of National Integration Conference organised by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind in New Delhi, Mrs Gandhi underscored the need to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to fight communal hatred. <br/>She also lauded the role played by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind for its contribution to country's unity and integrity. '<br/>