Need of a Hindu Temple in Qatar

NRIs have demanded for a Hindu Temple to be allowed to be constructed in Qatar for the benefit of Hindus living in the country.

"The Government of India should pursue with authorities in Qatar for a place of worship for Hindus there and also a cremation ground". He, however, said during her recent visit to Doha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had met the authorities and did raise the issue.

"There is a church for Christians but no temple for Hindus," he said.

Qatar hosts about seven lakh Indians who form the largest expatriate community. Qatar is a dependable energy source of India supplying more than 50 per cent of India's natural gas import.

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