India Demands Reparations for Colonial-Era Damage, Starting with an Apology

India Demands Reparations for Colonial-Era Damage, Starting with an Apology

The Issue

India suffered through 200 years of British 'Raj'.

Throughout this time, India suffered exploitations that are hard to imagine in today's day and age. 

As all Indians fondly remember, signs that read "Dogs and Indians not allowed," were common and used widely.

Being a part of the Indian youth today, I think that we have overlooked this far too long.

Some facts pointed out by Shashi Tharoor back the argument up completely:

  • Before British rule, India's share of the world economy was 23%, post the 'Raj', it had decreased to a mere 4%.
  • India was one of the largest exporters of cloth, with 27% of the world's trade, instead it became an importer, and now is down to 2%.
  • 1/6th of the British forces that fought in the WW1 were Indian. (Why should we fight someone else's war?) 54,000 Indians were killed.
  • Between 15-19Million Indians were killed in British induced famines. 

This is just the beginning of this petition, we hope you, watch the video below and help India. If you are Indian, it goes without saying that you should.

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The Issue

India suffered through 200 years of British 'Raj'.

Throughout this time, India suffered exploitations that are hard to imagine in today's day and age. 

As all Indians fondly remember, signs that read "Dogs and Indians not allowed," were common and used widely.

Being a part of the Indian youth today, I think that we have overlooked this far too long.

Some facts pointed out by Shashi Tharoor back the argument up completely:

  • Before British rule, India's share of the world economy was 23%, post the 'Raj', it had decreased to a mere 4%.
  • India was one of the largest exporters of cloth, with 27% of the world's trade, instead it became an importer, and now is down to 2%.
  • 1/6th of the British forces that fought in the WW1 were Indian. (Why should we fight someone else's war?) 54,000 Indians were killed.
  • Between 15-19Million Indians were killed in British induced famines. 

This is just the beginning of this petition, we hope you, watch the video below and help India. If you are Indian, it goes without saying that you should.

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The Decision Makers

Theresa May MP
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party
David Cameroon
David Cameroon
British Prime Minister
House Of Lords
House Of Lords
Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Secretary of State
Rt Hon Theresa May MP
Rt Hon Theresa May MP
Home Secretary

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Petition created on 25 July 2015