Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58pm on 03 Jul 2024,Wednesday Politics
Ahead of the UK elections on July 4, the Hindu community, the third-largest religious group, is asserting its political influence. 29 Hindu organisations have released the 'Hindu Manifesto UK 2024' with seven key demands, including recognition of anti-Hindu hate as a religious hate crime. This is the first time British Hindus have come together to make demands, aware of their strength as a sizeable electorate of around 1 million people. Both Labour and Conservative parties are counting the community's votes, with leaders Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak visiting temples and making promises. The Hindu community's growing political presence could significantly impact the election outcome.
