Reacting to allegations by a British newspaper that the family's links with Mandelson had exposed the latter to charges of breach of promise to the house of commons, Hinduja Foundation director, David Broad, took exception to portrayal of contributions sought to be made by the Asian community to British National celebrations in a `pejorative light'. ``We see the dome as National celebrations, where all identities in Britain should feel they have a stake. It is regrettable that the paper should present a contribution from a minority community in a pejorative light. This can be good neither for the dome nor for community's relations in Britain," Broad said.

The issue figured in the House of Commons last night, when Tory member, Chris Hope, raisedqueries about Mandelson's links with the Hindujas. The Minister dismissed the charge saying the Hinduja Foundation was considering contributing to the dome, which was laudable.