Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Barry Gardiner (Labour), on Monday, 28 January 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 13 members in total.

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150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

That this House, on the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, recognises the valuable contribution made by him to interfaith dialogue at international level, encouraging and promoting harmony and understanding between religions through his renowned lectures and presentations at the first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, followed by his lecture tours in the US, England and mainland Europe; notes that these rectified and improved the understanding of the Hindu faith outside India and dwelt upon the universal goodness found within all religions; further notes that he inspired thousands to selflessly serve the distressed and those in need and promoted an egalitarian society free of all kinds of discrimination; and welcomes the celebrations of his 150th birth anniversary in the UK and throughout the world.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

976 

Session

2012-13

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Bob Blackman

Alan Meale

Mike Hancock

Virendra Sharma

Subjects

Religion

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk