India's Envoy Ruchira Kamboj on Friday, March 15, condemned all acts motivated by anti-Semitism, Christianophobia, or Islamophobia but added the crucial need to acknowledge contemporary forms of phobias that affect Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs.
Kamboj was speaking at the UN General Assembly, which adopted a resolution to push back against anti-Muslim hate during commemorations marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. She said India firmly upholds the principle of equal protection and promotion of all religions and all faiths. She said it is essential to acknowledge that phobias extend beyond Abrahamic religions.
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'Evidence shows that followers of non-Abrahamic religions have also been affected by religious fear for decades. This has given rise to contemporary forms of religious fear, particularly anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist and anti-Sikh elements. These contemporary forms of religious fear are evident in the increasing attacks on religious places like gurudwaras, monasteries and temples,' said Ruchira Kamboj.
"These contemporary forms of religiophobia are evident in increasing attacks on religious places of worship such as gurdwaras, monasteries, and temples, as well as the spreading of hatred and disinformation against non-Abrahamic religions in many countries," she said.