Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain), on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 4 members in total.
Constitutional status of the Punjab region
That this House recognises the distinct cultural, historical, and linguistic identity of the Punjab region within India; appreciates the vibrant contributions of the Punjabi community to the global diaspora, including that within the United Kingdom; acknowledges the aspirations of many Punjabis for greater self-governance akin to the status afforded to Scotland within the `United Kingdom; supports the right of regions to self-determination within the framework of their national constitutions; calls upon the Government of India to consider granting Punjab a level of autonomy that allows for the self-administration of its cultural, economic, and educational affairs, similar to that enjoyed by Scotland; further urges the UK Government to facilitate and support peaceful dialogue between Punjabi representatives and the Government of India to explore possibilities for enhanced autonomy; and finally encourages all parties to engage in these discussions with the aim of fostering greater understanding, economic development, and social harmony in the region.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 715
- Session
- 2023-24
- Other sponsors
- Jim Shannon
- Steven Bonnar
- Claudia Webbe
- Subjects
- India Sovereignty Punjab
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2024-06-21 17:24:48 +0100
- URI
- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/62216
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