British Raj’s Heinous Crimes in India: Case for Reparation
Maria Wirth · 12/02/2024 - Britain must be held accountable for its high crimes in India, as established by international laws and precedents on reparations.
- The Hague Convention of 1907 and the UN’s 2005 resolution support the right to reparations for victims of gross human rights violations.
- Despite strong arguments from figures like Shashi Tharoor, India has yet to formally demand reparations from Britain for colonial atrocities.
- Britain has both claimed and paid reparations in various historical contexts, highlighting the importance of addressing its colonial crimes in India.
- Ensuring accountability and reparations for Britain’s actions in India is essential to redress the historical injustices and profound suffering inflicted during colonial rule
Maria Wirth
Maria Wirth, born in Germany into a traditional Christian family, embarked on extensive travels in her early 20s. A stopover in Bharat (India) in 1980, while enroute to Australia, became a life-changing event for her.
Maria spent 20 years living a simple life in spiritual India, often staying in ashrams. She has written numerous articles on Indian wisdom and tradition in German and English magazines. She has also written several books and contributed chapters to anthologies, including one on the Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita for German psychology students. Active on social media, particularly on Quora, Twitter, and her blog, Maria often compares religions to highlight the negative aspects of Abrahamic dogmas, which she believes are detrimental and dangerous for Hindus.
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