Pakistan Hindu Council Patron-in-chief Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani said that the ongoing development projects in Balochistan are opening new horizons for the people living across the country.
He was addressing as chief guest during an event held at Uthal city district Lasbela to mark the Hindu religious festival of Diwali in Balochistan.
On the occasion, a Dharmik quiz, speech and tableau competition was also organised by the Pakistan Hindu Council, in which Baloch Hindu children participated with religious zeal.
Dr Vankwani, who is also a member of National Assembly and belongs to ruling party PML-N, said that constitution of Pakistan guarantees to provide religious freedom to the minorities, adding that Quaid-e-Azam also ensured the minorities to live according to their religious beliefs.
He urged that the teachings of all religions ask their followers to respect other religions, which is essential for a peaceful society.
“The passion of Hindu children participants proves that the future of Pakistan is bright,” Dr Vankwani said, adding that population of Hindu community in Balochistan is more than three lakh.
He said that peace-loving Hindu community is committed to joining hands with other segments of the society for promoting interfaith harmony.
On the occasion, cash prizes and appreciation shields were also distributed among the participants. Later, talking to the media, Dr Ramesh Vankwani informed that Baloch Hindu community has supported his struggle for a ban of alcohol business in Pakistan in the name of Non-Muslims.
“Hindu community living in Balochistan is also very much disturbed by the ongoing practice of selling liquor in their names, and considers this a social evil,” he concluded.
