- Vishva Hindu Parishad writes to UNGA President
- Raises concerns over minority rights abuses in Pakistan and Bangladesh
- Seeks international investigation and stronger legal safeguards
- Letter also sent to PM Modi, UN Secretary-General and EAM Jaishankar
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 30th April: The Vishva Hindu Parishad has appealed to the United Nations for urgent intervention over alleged persistent human rights violations against religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Ahead of the scheduled visit of UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock to New Delhi, VHP International President Alok Kumar sent a detailed letter highlighting concerns over forced religious conversions, violence, discrimination and persecution targeting Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Christian minorities.
The communication cited reports from UN human rights bodies and experts documenting alleged forced conversions and marriages involving minor girls, particularly in Pakistan’s Sindh province.
It also referenced reports of widespread communal violence against minority communities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.
The VHP argued that the scale and persistence of these incidents indicate systemic failures in protecting vulnerable communities and called for stronger international oversight.
Among its primary demands, the organization sought:
- Independent international investigations
- Special protection mechanisms for victims
- Accountability under global human rights frameworks
- Enhanced legal safeguards for women and minors
Copies of the letter were also sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The appeal reflects growing pressure from civil society groups for expanded global attention to minority rights protections in South Asia.
The UNGA President’s India visit is expected to include discussions on broader international cooperation and regional issues.
