March 17, 2026 12:12 PM
India calls for universal condemnation of religious violence at UN, points out persecution of Ahmadiyyas in Pakistan
India has called for a uniform and global approach to combating religious hatred, asserting that violence in the name of religion must be condemned irrespective of faith. Delivering India’s statement at the observance of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia at the United Nations General Assembly, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, outlined New Delhi’s position on tackling religious discrimination and extremism. In his address, Harish emphasised that ...