Unequal application of Articles 25-30, which govern religious freedom and minority rights.
State control and nationalization of Hindu temples, which restricts community management and religious education.
Targeted legal provisions and funding favor minorities, fostering inequality under the name of secularism.
Restrictions on the teaching and propagation of Hindu scriptures in public education, while other religions freely promote theirs.
Constitutional and legal loopholes allow missionaries, radical political groups, and foreign influences to exploit caste and social divides, weakening Hindu unity.
The Indian Constitution risks fragmenting its cultural majority, weakening national unity.
Hindu social, religious, and cultural institutions and traditions face erosion and marginalization.
Government incentives encourage religious conversions and cultural dilution of Hinduism.
The promise of justice and fraternity remains unfulfilled for millions of Hindus across India.
Only Hindu temples are taken over by the state via laws like the HRCE Acts, whereas Muslim waqfs and Christian churches operate without interference.
Hindu-run schools must reserve 25% of seats for non-Hindus, diluting Hindu ethos, while minority-run schools remain exempt, preserving their religious character.
Hindu marriage and inheritance laws are codified and restrictive, while Muslim personal laws permit practices such as child marriage, polygamy, and instant divorce.
Hindus face property ownership restrictions in areas like pre-370 Jammu & Kashmir. Hindu refugees lack fast-track citizenship, unlike minorities under laws such as the Citizenship Amendment Act.
True secularism demands the state remain neutral without granting special privileges to any religion.
Support for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to replace religion-specific laws governing marriage, inheritance, and adoption.
Ensuring Hindus enjoy equal autonomy and protections, free from discrimination and governmental interference.
Our vision is to realign India’s constitutional framework with its founding ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, recognizing Hinduism—the indigenous majority religion—as deserving of equal dignity and protection.
Abolish the HRCE Acts and restore full community management of Hindu temples, similar to the autonomy enjoyed by Muslim waqf boards and Christian trusts.
Apply the RTE law uniformly to all schools or exempt all equally. Stop compelling Hindu schools to dilute their cultural and religious ethos by forced admissions.
Enact one uniform marriage, inheritance, and adoption law applicable to all citizens, eliminating practices like triple talaq, polygamy, and child marriage.
Repeal Article 30 that grants minorities exclusive rights over educational institutions and funding. Remove barriers preventing Hindus from property ownership nationwide, eliminating religious ghettos.
Raise awareness about constitutional inequalities through public education campaigns.
End RTE Discrimination Against Hindu Schools Engage policymakers and legal experts to push for constitutional amendments and legal safeguards.
Support litigation and research focused on protecting Hindu rights and promoting constitutional justice.
Build alliances with organizations and communities to amplify Hindu voices advocating equality.
Contribute to public discourse by using media, social platforms, and community outreach to highlight issues and solutions.
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India’s Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and equality, but historically it has failed to provide equal constitutional rights to the Hindu majority compared to religious minorities. Despite comprising over 80% of the population, Hindus face systemic disadvantages across religion, education, temple management, and cultural preservation due to:
At Hindu Rights Watch, we advocate for:
✅ Separation of Religion & State — True secularism demands the state remain neutral without granting special privileges to any religion.
✅ Equal Rights for All — Support for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to replace religion-specific laws governing marriage, inheritance, and adoption.
✅ Freedom of Religion — Ensuring Hindus enjoy equal autonomy and protections, free from discrimination and governmental interference.
Our vision is to realign India’s constitutional framework with its founding ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, recognizing Hinduism—the indigenous majority religion—as deserving of equal dignity and protection.
