Question Modi "why Indian Constitution Labels "sikhs" As Hindus?" While Attending Constitution Day Events On January 26.

[Sanghasher]

Because Yatra Veda Adveda

When the seejer of truth finds the truth in the ved he should discard it.

[Premi5]

Just got this reply by email to the Petition. 

The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “CONDEMN Art 25(b) of Indian Constitution Which Violates Sikhs' Religious Freedom”.

Government responded:

The overarching principles of Article 25 of India’s constitution guarantee the freedom of conscience and the right to freely process, practice and propagate religion to all citizens, including Sikhs.

India is a country with a strong history of democracy and pluralism, which guarantees human rights and religious freedoms within its constitution. However, it also faces numerous challenges relating to its size, social and economic development.

The British government welcomes Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to the development of India and its core values of tolerance and freedoms. We will continue to work collaboratively with the Indian government on a range of important issues, including the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights such as freedom of religious expression.

The Indian government has a range of policies and programmes to support minority communities. Prime Minister Modi has made clear that every citizen has the right to follow any faith without coercion and has vowed to protect all religious groups. We welcome this statement.

We are aware there is a wide range of views and lively debate around India’s constitution. This is a matter for the Government of India and its people.

The British High Commission in New Delhi maintains a dialogue with the Indian National Commission for Minorities and with other relevant State level authorities including the Sikh community.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Click this link to view the response online:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/170055?reveal_response=yes

The Petitions Committee will take a look at this petition and its response. They can press the government for action and gather evidence. If this petition reaches 100,000 signatures, the Committee will consider it for a debate.

The Committee is made up of 11 MPs, from political parties in government and in opposition. It is entirely independent of the Government. Find out more about the Committee: https://petition.parliament.uk/help#petitions-committee

Thanks,
The Petitions team
UK Government and Parliament