suchandra Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 That's how politicians behave always - they leave you out in the rain (read below). Now, since the Indian government makes a drawback in that issue it should be clear that the whole claim of Iskcon Moscow to get that promised place to build a temple falls apart like a house of chards. Means, Britain's Hindus who also wanted to take action will be ordered to drop things like a hot potato. http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=16338 Ministry of External Affairs PROMOTION OF INDIAN CULTURE ABROAD -- Wednesday, March 08, 2006 13:04 17:22 IST Lok Sabha The Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Anand Sharma informed the Lok Sabha today that there are no restrictions on the practice and propagation of Indian culture in Russia. The ISKCON Temple in Moscow was functional from 1989 till June 2004 when it was moved to a new location in the city, with the consent of the Temple authorities. Subsequently, the Moscow Prosecutor General’s Office issued a ruling that the relocation order for the ISKCON Temple was not legal. It is understood that ISKCON representatives are working with the Moscow City Government to find a solution to their property related issue. The matter was taken up by the Government with the Russian authorities and consequently, it has been referred to the Moscow City Government. The Minister added that promotion of Indian culture and development of cultural interaction with the host country is an integral part of the activities of all Indian Missions abroad. The Government recognises the importance of cultural diplomacy in the attainment of India’s foreign policy objectives. It shall be the endeavour of the Government to further strengthen and expand the infrastructure and activities of Indian Cultural Centres abroad. Shri Sharma further informed that the Indian Council for Cultural Relations has established 18 cultural centres and 2 sub-centres for the promotion of Indian culture abroad. The Council has an ambitious programme of activities including scholarships, organisation of Indian cultural festivals, exchange of cultural troupes of performing artistes, organisation of conferences, seminars, lectures and exhibitions, publication of cultural magzines and journals, exchange of distinguished visitors, dissemination of print and audio-visual material on Indian culture, including through a new revamped website etc. This information was given by the Minister in reply to question by Smt. Maneka Gandhi. AK/JA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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