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<p>India has a strong democratic framework and constitutionally enshrined protections
for freedom of religious belief. However it faces numerous challenges enforcing these,
including for some Christians and other religious minorities, due to its size and
social and economic development. We maintain a continuous assessment of the human
rights situation across India. The situation for Christians is varied depending on
location, socio-economic background, and the proportion of religious minorities.</p><p>We
engage with India on the full range of human rights matters, both bilaterally and
through the EU. We work with Union and State Governments, and with non-governmental
organisations, to build capacity and share expertise to promote human rights for all.
We have raised Christian persecution with the Indian Government. Most recently, on
25 March 2019, the British High Commission highlighted the importance of tackling
Christian persecution with India’s Ministry of External Affairs.</p><p>The British
High Commission in New Delhi, and our Deputy High Commissions across India, also run
projects promoting minority rights and regularly meet with religious representatives.
Most recently, the High Commissioner met senior Christian leaders on 2 and 17 April,
and the Chair of the National Human Rights Commission on 25 April, to discuss the
situation for Christians across India</p>
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