On 4th April the Labour Party announced its new leader, Sir Keir Starmer. Many in the Party see him as their saviour, come to save Labour after four election defeats. The Party of the people has fallen so far that it has alienated the very core of its supporters, as well as the nation. Many in recent times have labelled it as the racist party.
There are some Indians who appear to be falling for the rhetoric of the Labour Party yet again. Lest we forget, remember it was the Labour Party that instigated an attack on Hindus during the Caste legislation. It was Labour that led on EDMs in Parliament to seek a visa ban on PM Modi. Labour instigated a pro-Pakistani and an anti-Indian position on Kashmir. Labour Party at every turn has opted to be anti-Indian and anti-Hindu. This prejudice might be a result of its very close relationship with the Pakistani community. It might also be the reason why Labour has become the anti-Semitic Party.
I spoke to some community leaders and the thrust of their message was clear. They have no confidence in Labour just because it has a new leader and a new shadow cabinet.
Indeed, Trupti Patel, President of Hindu Forum of Britain said, ‘I expect Sir Keir Starmer to issue an unreserved apology to our community for its position on Caste, on Kashmir, on PM Modi, on India and the way in which it has treated Hindus. Let me be very clear, our community can never engage with any political party that thrives on prejudice and racism’.
My advice to Sir Keir Starmer:
- Issue an unreserved apology to the whole Indian community.
- Retract from the biased position Labour has taken on Jammu and Kashmir.
- Retract its abhorrent support for the caste legislation.
- Issue an apology to PM Modi, and to India, for the countless transgressions of prejudice.
- Confirm that it will root out ALL racists in the Labour Party who are anti-Hindu.
The Indian community (including every Indian of every faith) must stand united. The Jewish community was issued an open apology by Sir Keir Starmer on his very first day in office. There is a reason why, the Jewish community is united and strong.
The Indian community is one of the most peaceful communities in this country. It adds more than double per capita to the GDP than any other community. Many of our public services depend on the sterling work of Indians. The business sector is thriving because of the innovative masterful energy of Indians. And now we have got Indians who sit on the front bench for the Government of the day. We are loyal, hardworking and British. Never should we ever allow any political party to undermine us. Labour Party has disrespected us so it can curry favour with the Pakistani community. How can any Briton ever trust a Party that is willing to use prejudice to garner votes and seats?
Sir Keir Starmer, are you a leader? Time will tell if you and the Labour Party can be trusted once again. The ball is in your court. Rhetoric and platitudes won’t do, you will have to deliver on the above points to be taken seriously.
