No place for Hinduphobia in UK, says Labour chief

LONDON: Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer, who’s extensively anticipated to change into the following British prime minister, visited the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Kingsbury on Friday the place he mentioned “there may be completely no place for Hinduphobia in Britain” and that Labour would “construct a brand new strategic partnership with India”.
He started his speech with “Jai Swaminarayan” and praised British Hindus for not having forgotten their roots, for his or her “wealthy Hindu heritage and deep dedication to Britain’s future”.
“If we’re elected subsequent week we are going to attempt to manipulate within the spirit of seva to serve you and a world in want,” he mentioned. “Strengthened by Hindu values, you are not solely contributing massively to our economic system, you are bringing innovation and experience that retains us aggressive on the worldwide market.”
He mentioned Labour had a file variety of Hindu candidates within the common election. If chosen, they’ll “stand – with your complete Labour social gathering – firmly behind the Hindu neighborhood, representing your issues, listening to your voice, working with you, on points at residence in addition to on the worldwide stage,” he mentioned.
Starmer was obtained by an Indian pipe band in Scottish regalia. He carried out “anjali mudra” after which contained in the mandir he carried out puja which included “abhisheka”, interacted with native schoolchildren and was given “prasad”.
Dr Neeraj Patil, chairman of Hindus for Labour, mentioned: “He’s going to handle anti-Hindu hatred, which is most welcome. He’s sending a robust optimistic sign to 1.7 million British Hindus that the possible Labour govt will embrace Hindus within the progress and prosperity of this nation.”