Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Urge India to protect religious minorities from violence & discrimination

Open for signatures 40 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the UK Government to raise concerns with the Indian Government about increasing communal violence and discrimination against religious minorities, particularly Muslims, in India, following reports from human rights organisations on this matter.
Numerous organisations, including UN bodies and human rights groups, have reported acts of violence, laws, and rhetoric which we believe disproportionately affect Muslim communities in India. We urge the UK Government to raise these concerns with India’s Government, consider human rights when engaging in trade and strategic agreements with India as a democratic partner, and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to protecting religious freedom and minority rights globally.

Timeline

23 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Open for signatures
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 23 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.