Written question asked by Bishop of Guildford (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 5 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 19 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

India: Violence

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made, if any, to the government of India about reported violence in Manipur State; and in particular, whether they have urged that government (1) to protect vulnerable communities in the state, and (2) to constrain Hindu nationalist narratives in the country which exacerbate communal tensions.

Answer: Our network in India, including our missions in Delhi and Kolkata, continues to monitor the unrest in Manipur. During my most recent visit to India (27-31 May) I (Minister for South Asia) raised this issue with the Government of India. We emphasise the need for disputes to be resolved through dialogue, while recognising this is a matter for India. We remain committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all and promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities. We have a broad and deep partnership with the Government of India, and discuss all elements of our relationship, including raising issues where we have them.

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