Plight of Hindus in Pakistan: The Chanda Maharaj Case

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The Chanda Maharaj case in Pakistan highlights the plight of minority girls, particularly Hindus, subjected to abduction, forced conversion, and marriage. Chanda, a 15-year-old Hindu girl from Sindh, was kidnapped on August 12, 2022, by Shaman Magsi.She was forcibly converted to Islam, married to her abductor, and repeatedly assaulted. Despite her testimony and her family’s efforts to prove she was underage, Pakistan’s courts ruled in favour of the abductor, citing unreliable birth certificates and medical assessments claiming she was biologically older.

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Hindus for Human Rights silence on the ongoing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh

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The agitational organisation known as Hindus for Human Rights has once again revealed its hypocrisy. For a group that claims to champion human rights, the Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) UK branch’s silence on the lack of human rights of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh for over seven months is no longer surprising but expected.

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The dark legacy of foreign interventions: Lessons from history

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Throughout history, powerful nations have often interfered in the internal affairs of weaker countries or countries of their interests, claiming to bring stability or protect democracy. However, the true motives behind these interventions frequently revolve around economic and geopolitical interests, leaving a trail of destabilisation, suffering, and long-term damage.

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Statement on the UK Government’s initiative to establish an Islamophobia council

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We stand united against all forms of religious hate and discrimination. It is essential to recognise that any other form of intolerance is unacceptable. Each of these prejudices erodes the fabric of our diverse society and undermines our shared values of respect, understanding, and coexistence.

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British Hindu delegation raises concerns of the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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London, on Wednesday 5th February, a delegation from the British Hindu diaspora met with MP Catherine West, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to discuss the ongoing persecution and human rights violations of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

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1984 Punjab-Delhi Riots: My experience growing up in Punjab

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In recent years, the conversation around the pro-Khalistan separatist movement seems to be growing louder, especially outside of India. I’ve noticed that some Gurudwaras in the UK (and beyond) are adopting different attitudes, and many Sikhs appear to be shifting their behaviour towards Hindus, which is understandably unsettling for many in both the Hindu and Sikh communities.

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UK Parliament holds conference on the Gross Human Rights Violations by Pakistan in Sindh and Balochistan

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A conference on Gross Human Rights Violations in Sindh and Balochistan was held on Wednesday 29 January 2025 in the House of Commons. The conference was hosted by MP Bob Blackman and organised by the Asian Human Rights Forum (AHRF), with the collaboration of the Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) and the World Sindh Congress (WSC).

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