India Votes in Favor of UN Resolution Condemning Desecration of Holy Quran
India has voted in favor of a draft resolution tabled in the UN Human Rights Council that condemns and strongly rejects recent acts of desecration of the Holy Quran. The resolution, titled ‘Countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence’, was adopted by the 47-member council with 28 members voting in favor, seven abstentions, and 12 nations voting against.
The resolution condemns the recent public and premeditated acts of desecration of the Holy Quran and emphasizes the need for holding the perpetrators accountable in line with international human rights law. Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Qatar, Ukraine, and UAE were among the nations voting in favor, while Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, the UK, and the US voted against the resolution.
The draft resolution was brought by Pakistan on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as well as by the State of Palestine. It calls upon the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and all relevant special procedures of the Human Rights Council to speak out against advocacy of religious hatred, including acts of desecration of sacred books.
The resolution also urges states to examine their national laws, policies, and law enforcement frameworks to identify gaps that may impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred. It emphasizes the importance of redressal measures and immediate steps to address these gaps.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, highlighted the recent incidents of burning the Quran, stating that such acts are manufactured to express contempt, inflame anger, and provoke violence. He emphasized the significance of religious symbols and the need to prevent the weaponization of religious differences for political gain.
The act of burning the Quran by an Iraqi Christian immigrant in Stockholm last month has sparked widespread anger and condemnation across the Islamic world. The Swedish government supported the act as a form of protest, further exacerbating tensions.
In conclusion, India’s vote in favor of the UN resolution condemning the desecration of the Holy Quran reflects its commitment to international human rights and the protection of religious freedoms. The resolution emphasizes the need for accountability and the prevention of acts that incite discrimination, hostility, and violence based on religious differences.
Summary:
★India votes in favor of a UN resolution condemning the desecration of the Holy Quran.
★The resolution calls for accountability and prevention of acts inciting discrimination, hostility, and violence.
★Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Qatar, Ukraine, and UAE were among the nations voting in favor.
★Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, the UK, and the US voted against the resolution.
★The recent incidents of burning the Quran prompted the debate on the topic.
★The act of burning the Quran in Stockholm by an Iraqi Christian immigrant has sparked widespread anger and condemnation.
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