On 7 May 2003, a historic event took place at the Constitution Club in New
Delhi, India. A group of Indian VIPs met to discuss the best way to stop the
persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. They established a network
to promote the human rights of Falun Gong practitioners and this network now
includes MPs, academics, leaders of religous groups and leaders of NGOs.
At the event speeches were given by Lord Thurlow, a distinguished
diplomat; Dr V P Vaidik, the chairman of the Council for Indian Foreign Policy;
Professor Anand Kumar; and Gurpreet Jauhal, a Falun Gong practitioner.
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Professor Anand Kumar speaking |
Gurpreet Jauhal and Rev Dr Donald HR Souza from |
There was also a photo exhibition which showed the persecution
of Falun Gong practitioners in China. The event was attended by reporters from
a TV station, with over 100 million viewers; and reporters from two of the largest
circulation newspapers.
The Indian VIPs could not understand why the Jiang Zemin regime
was persecuting Falun Gong and they were shocked at the cruelty of the persecution.
In India a wide range of spiritual beliefs are practised and the Government
does not feel that they are any threat to its stability.
Source: http://www.clearharmony.net/articles/200305/12289.html
Posting date: 18/May/2003
Original article date: 13/May/2003
Category: World News
