Submitted on Monday 14th January 2019
Rejected on Monday 4th February 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Return Koh-I-Noor diamond to India
Koh-I-Noor is a large, colourless diamond that was found in Southern India in early 14th century. The 108-carat gem came into British hands during the colonial era. It has been a subject of a historic ownership dispute. It is high time it is returned to India.
The UK snatched the diamond from Maharaja Duleep Singh, son of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and took it to Britain. Maharaja Duleep Singh was only nine years old at that time! It is most unjust and unfair that the British took permission (by the Treaty) from a nine year old! The British at the time knew what they were doing was wrong. We would consider it wrong today. Hence I urge that we put things right and return Koh-I-Noor to India.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the Koh-I-Noor diamond is part of the Crown Jewels and the decision to return it would not be the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
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