‘There Cannot Be Double Standards On Religiophobia’: India On Hate Speech At UN

‘There Cannot Be Double Standards On Religiophobia’: India On Hate Speech At UN

There should be no “double standards” when it comes to religiophobia, and combatting it should not be a “selective exercise” involving only one or two religions, but should also apply equally to fears against non-Abrahamic religions, India stated at the United Nations

Members of the Hindu minority in Pakistan fear persistent harassment at the hands of religious extremists.

Members of the Hindu minority in Pakistan fear persistent harassment at the hands of religious extremists.

Hindus constantly face the issue of forced conversion. Minority groups have expressed concerns about the persecution of Hindus and threats to their places of worship. In 2007 the only Hindu temple in Lahore was demolished to make way for a commercial building.