The Hindu community's attack on the Government's response to the killing of Gangotri the cow raises important questions in our multi- cultural society.

While Gordon Brown and Defra played no physical role in the putting down of the animal, it is worrying that Westminster chiefs now appear unwilling to discuss the matter with Hindu leaders.

Sudarshan Bhatia's tacit condemnation of the Government's obsession with opening dialogue with Muslims is pertinent.Hindus are well-respected for their opposition to conflict and should now be fully supported in their campaign.