RIOTS IN INDIA

Early day motion 944, tabled 6 March 2002 by Barry Gardiner (Labour). Signed by 92 members.

That this House expresses its profound sympathy for the families and victims, both Hindu and Muslim, of the riots in Gujarat; welcomes the Chief Minister's decision to set up a judicial inquiry into the attack on the train carrying the Ram Sevaks at Godhra; urges him to set up a parallel inquiry into the initial failure of police in Ahemadabad to protect Muslim families under attack; welcomes also the efforts that state and national governments have taken to reduce tensions in the area; and urges all concerned to promote and uphold the traditions of secularism and tolerance that are contained in India's constitution.

Signatures by party: Labour 75, Labour/Co-operative 8, Liberal Democrat 6, UUP 2, Conservative 1.