Holi greetings extended: Sindh govt reaffirms commitment to religious freedom

KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani has extended heartfelt greetings to the Hindu community of Sindh on the occasion of Holi, describing the festival as a celebration of harmony and Sindh’s shared cultural heritage.Hemnani underscored the Sindh government’s firm commitment to protecting religious freedom guaranteed under the Constitution. Upon his recommendation in an early communique, the Inspector General of Sindh Police has issued instructions to ensure foolproof security, including preventive and special measures, at all places of worship and communal spaces of the Hindu community during Holi.Hemnani shared that, on the appeal of President Asif Ali Zardari and in view of the prevailing situation, the Hindu community of Sindh has decided to cancel Holi celebrations this year, in solidarity with Muslim brethren and in respect of the sanctity of Ramazan.Sindh government has also declared official holidays for the Hindu community on 3rd and 4th March.Hemnani stated that “Sindh is home to the majority of the Hindu population of Pakistan, and this diversity is integral to our collective identity.”The PPP-led Sindh government, under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, upholds the values of equal citizenship, dignity and inclusion.In line with this vision, Pakistan Peoples Party has institutionalised non-discrimination through landmark measures such as the Sindh Hindu Marriage Amendment Act, constitutionally protected job quotas for minorities and the inclusion of minority communities in all provincial development initiatives.Hemnani underscored that PPP has ensured meaningful political inclusion by bringing minority candidates on general seats, increasing minority representation in the Senate, and through historic steps such as the declaration of 11th August as National Minorities Day.Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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