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1. Today we launch @IndiaPrideProj’s most ambitious effort till date – to #BringOurGodsHome from the UK… (Please read the thread below).
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚩" title="Dreieckige Fahne an einem Pfosten" aria-label="Emoji: Dreieckige Fahne an einem Pfosten">VERY IMPORTANT! https://medium.com/@IndiaPrideProj/nris-demand-return-of-indian-heritage-from-uk-629998dec1e1">https://medium.com/@IndiaPri...
2. So far, 5 countries’ governments have returned our heritage (USA, Canada, Germany, Singapore & Australia). However, UK seems reticent about our murtis and heritage that were forcibly taken away.
3. Phase A of this effort involves going into British Museums and capturing Indian heritage that should come back (with a silent protest).
4. In Phase B, selected British MPs will be approached by our volunteers. We are focusing on (i) MPs that represent high-density NRI/PIO constituencies; (ii) Pro-India, morally upright, MPs.
5. We are hopeful these UK parliamentarians would not offend an ethnic minority’s sentiments who want to see their heritage go back home.
6. Thankfully, UK has a precedent. France recently announced it would return colonial-era heritage back to African nations. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/arts/emmanuel-macron-africa.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/2...
7. Christopher #Hitchens, #GeorgeClooney, Bill Murray, @stephenfry and numerous celebrities and intellectuals have made the case for Britain to repatriate heritage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C9-zfVqr6Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch...
8. The @washingtonpost’s Global Opinions Editor @KarenAttiah recently wrote a fascinating piece on India and China’s re-emergence as superpowers; and how its emboldening us to reclaim our heritage. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2018/09/12/is-it-okay-to-steal-back-looted-colonial-era-treasures">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/glob...
9. Various publications/newspapers have reported on British Museums’ dilemma, of stoking and reproducing colonialist narratives; esp post #Brexit with UK& #39;s dwindling influence on the world.
https://newrepublic.com/article/150642/british-museums-looting-problem
https://newrepublic.com/article/1... href=" https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/apr/05/british-museums-and-looted-treasures">https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2... https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/jun/29/museums-looting-art-artefacts-world-culture">https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2...
https://newrepublic.com/article/150642/british-museums-looting-problem
10. In short – Our whole effort is premised on a singular ideology – “You can’t be proud of what your grandfather took from mine!” https://www.dailyo.in/variety/britain-colonial-past-loot-plunder-brexit-commonwealth-black-panther/story/1/23615.html">https://www.dailyo.in/variety/b...
11. @IndiaPrideProj’s UK volunteers who will be wholly focusing on this effort. From my heart - Thanks for raising your hand to help.
12. How *YOU* can help. Yes you https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤝" title="Handschlag" aria-label="Emoji: Handschlag">.
If you are *in* the UK – Join forces and talk to your MP.
If you are *Not* in the UK - Download the “agony shrieks” images and share. Build the narrative. (download here) https://www.dropbox.com/s/jlh6nur6d1h3wcw/1%20%20Agony%20Shreiks.zip?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/jlh6nur...
If you are *in* the UK – Join forces and talk to your MP.
If you are *Not* in the UK - Download the “agony shrieks” images and share. Build the narrative. (download here) https://www.dropbox.com/s/jlh6nur6d1h3wcw/1%20%20Agony%20Shreiks.zip?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/jlh6nur...
13. We need all the blessings and support that we can get. Together we will #BringOurGodsHome!!! Thank you!
14. @threader_app Unroll pls
