India shines at United Nations, condemns ‘anti-semitism, Islamophobia’ in New York

New York (US): Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj talked tough over anti-semitism and Islamophobia at United Nations in New York on March 15. "...India as a proud champion of pluralism firmly upholds the principle of equal protection & promotion of all religions & all faiths...Crucial to acknowledge phobias extend beyond Abrahamic religions...Evidence shows over decades followers of non-Abrahamic religion have also been affected by religious phobia. This has led to contemporary forms of religious phobia, particularly anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-Sikh elements. These contemporary forms of religious phobia are evident in the increasing attacks on religious places such as Gurudwaras, monasteries and temples", Ruchira Kamboj said.