Announcement of Hindu Human Rights (HHR) Protest to the French Government

Announcement of HHR Protest to the French Government Outside the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel - 101 Knightsbridge - London, England, UK SW1X 7RN - Nearest Tube Station: Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line)

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- There once was a time when the personage of one of Hinduism's most revered Divine Incarnations, Shri Lord Rama, was so venerated that during the span of his forest exile, his footwear was placed as his substitute on the throne at Ayodhya. This was to personify his presence and splendour all over the land as well as signifying the love and respect of his people during his long absence.

Nowadays it is the measure of the decline of Hinduism's status and standing in the world that a French company is using the celestial features of this self same deity and plastering it over women's fashion shoes to be trodden into the pavements of France's modern metropolises. On its own, this may seem unimportant to non-Hindus. But France is a country that has had trouble even recognizing Hinduism as a valid religion. Indeed, the Hindu community finds it extremely difficult to even get planning permission to build and maintain their temples. We also have reports of an anti-Hindu bias in the French educational and media establishments. It is for this reason that we call on the French government to seriously look into discrimination against Hindus and Hinduism and take steps to rectify the situation because Defamation leads to Persecution.

It is for these reasons that we kindly request all Hindus and friends of Hindus to raise their voices in protest and be heard near the French Embassy on Sunday 12 June 2005 after 12 pm at the following address:

Outside the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel

101 Knightsbridge

London, England, UK

SW1X 7RN

Nearest Tube Station: Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line)

We thank you for your support.

Hindu Human Rights

Serving Hindus Worldwide

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