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<p>The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all and promoting
respect and tolerance between different religious and non-religious communities. We
condemn any instances of discrimination because of religion or belief, regardless
of the country or faith involved. We engage with India on a range of human rights
matters and where we have concerns, we raise them directly with the Government of
India, including at Ministerial level. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for South
Asia, also regularly speaks to the High Commissioner of India, and human rights including
freedom of religion or belief forms part of that dialogue.</p><p>The British High
Commission in New Delhi and our network of Deputy High Commissions will continue to
follow reports of violence and discrimination closely, while recognising that these
are matters for India. It is for the Indian Government to address the concerns of
all Indian citizens, regardless of faith. Our network of High Commissions across India
also regularly meet religious representatives and have run projects supporting minority
rights. For example, we have hosted Iftars to celebrate the important contribution
Indian Muslims and other communities have made to Indian society. Moreover, we have
supported a UK-India Interfaith Leadership Programme for a cohort of emerging Indian
leaders of diverse faith backgrounds, creating an opportunity to exchange UK-India
experiences on leading modern, inclusive communities.</p>
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