A recent speech in Pakistan’s Parliament sparked nationwide debate. A Hindu MP addressed the religious rights of Hindus and other minority communities in his country and the issue of religious conversion. The MP emphasised that Article 20 of Pakistan’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to practice and propagate their religion.
However, whether this right is truly available to minorities remains a pressing question. Hindu MP Dinesh Kumar’s speech on the issue of religious conversion in Pakistan shook the nation, and the video is going viral on social media.
In the video, Senator Dinesh Kumar, citing examples in his speech, said that often Pakistani Muslim brothers invite Hindus to embrace Islam. At the same time, they warn them of hellfire and sin and criticise religious beliefs they consider idolatry or other practices. The MP asked that if the Constitution grants everyone the freedom to practice their religion, is it practically possible for Hindu or Christian citizens to practice their faith? During his speech, the MP also stressed that religious freedom for minority communities in Pakistan should not remain limited to paper only. He said that every citizen should have a safe and respectful environment to practice their religion without fear or coercion.
Our Pakistani Muslim brothers often invite us non Muslim Pakistanis to embrace Islam. They warn us about the fire of hell and they criticise the beliefs that they describe as idol worship. I want to draw the attention of this House to a fundamental point. Article 20 of the… pic.twitter.com/NDimICenU5
— Senator Danesh Kumar Palyani (@palyani) December 5, 2025
As soon as the video of the speech went viral on social media, people began reacting. Some users wrote that the speech truly highlights the real situation in the country. Many praised the MP’s bravery and said the speech drew society’s attention to the rights of minorities.
While some criticised the video, most comments expressed serious concern about the plight of minorities in Pakistan and the unequal conditions surrounding religious conversions. Many also suggested that constitutional rights must be implemented in real life, not just limited to paper.
