Category: Politics and Government
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Krish Raval; British Hindu Leadership Development Champion, appointed Peer
Taking his oath on the Bhagavad Gita, Krish Raval OBE was appointed as Baron Raval, of Hertsmere in the County of Hertfordshire in the house of Lords on 29th January 2025. The Prime Minister nominated Krish for Peerage at the end of 2024 in recognition of his extensive contributions to leadership education and interfaith cohesion,…
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Hindu Billionaire criticised for supporting anti-Hindu interim Bangladeshi PM
Vinod Khosla, a Hindu-American billionaire, faced criticism from prominent Hindu activist Mohandas Pai, for his apparent silence on the plight of minority Hindus in Bangladesh. Pai’s criticism was sparked by Khosla’s social media post on 7th August 2024 which celebrated Muhammad Yunus’ appointment as the leader of Bangladesh’s interim government, following the fall of Sheikh…
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Indian PM’s Guyana trip highlights Hindu-Caribbean heritage
On 20th November 2024, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister in 50 years to visit Guyana. Located on the South American landmass, culturally Guyana is considered part of the Caribbean. Guyana is also a member of CARICOM; a trade bloc of Caribbean nations, whose summit Modi also attended. Modi’s visit was significant as…
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Labour MP’s calls for extra protections for Abrahamic religions concerns Hindus
In November 2024, Labour MP Tahir Ali asked the Prime Minister to prevent the desecration of “religious texts and prophets of the Abrahamic religions”, without mentioning Hindu and Hindu-adjacent faiths. Ali’s comments have concerned many British Hindus, particularly about his lack of inclusivity in only seeking protections for Abrahamic religions. Numerous British Hindu temples have…
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Trump’s Diwali message highlights plight ofBangladeshi Hindus
31st October 2024: Ahead of Diwali, Donald Trump (now President of the USA) posted on X (formerly Twitter): “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos…We will also protect Hindu Americans against the…
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Bangladesh Government arrests ISKCON leader
Monday 25th November 2024: Bangladesh ISKCON Leader Chinmoy Das Krishna Prabhu is arrested Dhaka. Since October 2024, ISKCON has been facing opposition from the Muhammad Yunus interim Government as many of its leaders have been active in the formation and leadership of Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha. Bringing together Hindu leaders from across different sampradayas and…
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Thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus protest for their rights
October 2024: An estimated 30,000 Hindus held a rally at Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong to demand that the Bangladesh Government increase the provision of rights and security for Hindus and other minorities in the country (Source: The Independent). Led by Sanatan Jagran Manch, this has been one of the largest public demonstrations by Hindu Bangladeshis…
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Downing Street apologies for serving meat and alcohol at Diwali event
Friday 15th November: 10 Downing Street issued an official apology for serving meat and alcohol at its Diwali celebration, following widespread condemnation by the British Hindu community. In addition to pressure from several community leaders and Hindu organisations, MP for Leicester East; Shivani Raja, wrote to Prime Minister Kier Starmer expressing her disappointment and also…
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Australian MP highlights attack on Bangladeshi Hindus.
September 2024: During a recent debate in the Australian Parliament, Chris Bowen Minister for Climate Change and Energy, raised his concerns on the political turmoil in Bangladesh, specifically calling out violence faced by ethnic and religious minorities such as Hindus and Christians. The minister listed out reports of looting, attacks and damage which included 725…
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Oregon recognises swastika as distinct from Hakenkreuz
Thursday 18 July, The Hindu American Foundation announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter): A Historic Win for Our Community! Thanks to the tireless advocacy of our supporters in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Education has officially recognized the distinction between the Nazi hakenkreuz and our sacred swastika. This monumental decision marks a significant…
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Content creators banned at Himalayan Temples
May 2024: Authorities in Uttarakhand (India) have urged police to take stringent action against filming and photography within 50 metres of the Himalayan Char Dham Temples (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamnotri & Gangotri). Located in isolated spots, these mountain temples remain inaccessible during winter and close around Diwali and re-open in May. The harsh terrain meant only…
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Trinidad mourns the loss of its first Hindu Prime Minister
1st January 2024: Basdeo Panday passed away in Florida (USA) after suffering from Pneumonia at the age of 90. His body was repatriated to Trinidad and Tobago for the first Trinidadian state funeral performed with Hindu rituals. Basdeo was the 5th Prime Minsiter of this Caribbean nation and the first of Hindu origin. Born in…