Conservative leader David Cameron was today visiting a major Hindu temple in Watford to give people from across the faith community the opportunity to discuss a range of issues.

The event at the Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON Temple, in Aldenham, has been organised by the Hindu Forum of Britain and forms part of a series of community outreach dinners with leaders from different political parties.

More than 250 business and community leaders were due to meet Mr Cameron to tackle a range of issues affecting Hindus, highlight their contribution in building a cohesive Britain and explore the community's role in shaping the future of the country.

During the visit Mr Cameron will have a guided tour of the temple and adjoining manor, which has become renowned as an important place of pilgrimage.

The temple not only attracts worshippers to the magnificent shrine of Shri Shri Radha-Gokulananda and Shri Shri Sita-Rama but also its theological college, farm and expansive gardens.

Secretary general of the Hindu Forum of Britain, Ramesh Kallidai, said: "It's a great honour for the Hindu Forum of Britain to welcome Mr Cameron to this reception.

"Mr Cameron has spoken on many occasion about the contribution British Hindus have made to the social and economic prosperity of the country.

"However, while we will continue to play our part in building a stronger and more cohesive society Hindus still face multiple disadvantages and discrimination.

"These range from accessing public services that cater to the special requirements of the community and increasing representation at local and national level to increasing resources for voluntary groups to continue to support communities and combating increased racism and race hate crime."

His Grace Gauri Das, the temple president of Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON Temple, said: "We are delighted to welcome David Cameron to Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON temple.

"After his recent trip to India, Mr Cameron will have an opportunity to speak to prominent business and community leaders and understand their successful integration into Britain.

"He will be able to experience the rich spiritual heritage of India at this temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, which attracts the largest gathering of Hindus outside India."

For more information about the work of the Hindu Forum of Britain visit the organisation's website at www.hinduforum.org

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