Ahead of the UK general elections slated for July 4, Hindus in the United Kingdom launched “The Hindu Manifesto UK 2024” on Saturday, calling for the recognition of anti-Hindu hate as a religious hate crime.

The 32-page document reflects their expectations from politicians of all parties that seek to win their vote. They are also asking candidates to publicly endorse it on social media.

The manifesto, released on June 8, outlines seven key demands from the parliamentary candidates and the future government. Besides recognition of anti-Hindu hate as a religious hate crime, the six demands mentioned in the manifesto include, protecting places of Hindu worship, access to fairer education, equal representation and opportunities for Hindus, streamlining immigration, healthcare and social care and acknowledging and protecting Dharmic values.

As of Tuesday four Conservative candidates, Bob Blackman, Robert Buckland, Rahesh Singh and Theresa Villiers, had endorsed the Hindu manifesto, according to TOI.

Thirteen major British Hindu organisations, including Hindu Council UK, Hindu Forum of Britain, Hindu Mandir Network UK, National Council of Hindu Temples, and Iskcon UK, have jointly drafted the manifesto.

“The manifesto ushers a unified voice of the UK Hindu community as representatives from diverse backgrounds and regions come together to champion the seven assurances,” the Hindu organisations said in a statement.

Earlier this year, over 200 Hindu groups in the UK celebrated the consecration of a Lord Ram idol in Ayodhya. The groups stated that this historic moment marked the culmination of five centuries of dedicated efforts.