Minorities In The Indian State Of Gujarat

EDM number 709 in 2002-03, proposed by Mike Wood on 11/02/2003.

That this House is dismayed at the continuing harrassment and violence towards minority groups in the Indian state of Gujarat; is particularly concerned at the position of Christians and Muslims; notes that many thousands of Muslims are still housed in temporary camps after their homes and businesses were destroyed in the racial violence which flared up in February 2002; is further concerned that the authorities in Gujarat are leading the efforts to dismantle a secular India which has consistently ensured that devotees of the world's eight major religions and others can live in relative harmony; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to work within the framework of the United Nations and the Commonwealth to help prevent further deterioration in relations between the varied communities of present day India.

This motion has been signed by a total of 34 MPs.