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Minorities in California Join Arms in Solidarity Around Indian Martyrs
October 1, 2015 | AdminSikhs, Christians, Muslims, and African American leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Read More
African-American Felt Segregated for Protesting Indian PM Modi in California
September 29, 2015 | Admin“I’ve never been treated like an Untouchable – not until yesterday,” says Modi protester
The following is a personal report by Jada Bernard, an advisor to Organization for Minorities of India, about his experiences participating in protests against Hindu nationalist … Read More
Modi Followers Assault American Christian Peacefully Protesting in California
September 28, 2015 | Admin
“I will break you,” threatens Modi follower while shoving protester in view of police
The following is a personal report by Pieter Friedrich, an advisor to Organization for Minorities of India, about his experiences being assaulted while peacefully … Read More
Congressman Honda’s Invitation of Indian PM Disturbs Human Rights Advocates
September 25, 2015 | Admin“Nothing short of a complete boycott will satisfy the voices Modi has silenced,” say protesters
San Jose, CA: Sept. 25, 2015 — A recent statement by Silicon Valley Congressman Mike Honda crediting the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra … Read More
San Jose Sikh Gurdwara to Host Seminar Remembering Murdered Indian Activist
September 24, 2015 | AdminMinorities commemorate 20th death anniversary of Sikh martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra
San Jose, CA: Sept. 24, 2015 — Leadership from the Christian, Sikh, Muslim and Dalit communities will gather at Gurdwara Sahib San Jose on Sept. 26 to hear Navkiran … Read More
Californians Warn San Jose City Council to Boycott PM Modi Visit
September 24, 2015 | Admin“No one should shake hands with a monster,” speakers tell council
San Jose, CA: Sept. 25, 2015 — “I must warn you that your presence places a stamp of approval on the record of a mass murderer,” Pieter Friedrich told … Read More
Google CEO’s Plans to Meet Indian Premier Spark Protest
September 20, 2015 | AdminDemonstrators call Prime Minister Modi a monster, chanting: “Shame on Google”
Mountain View, CA: Sept. 20, 2015 — As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to tour Silicon Valley tech companies next week, marking his second visit to the United … Read More
Alliance for Justice and Accountability Coordinates Coalition Protest of Modi
September 16, 2015 | AdminModi reception in CA is designed for “rehabilitating his image as a pogrom-tainted politician,” say protesters
San Jose, CA: Sept. 16, 2015 — A coalition of South Asian Americans and others concerned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to … Read More
“Google, Shun Modi” South Asian Coalition Will Ask at Press Conference
September 16, 2015 | AdminSilicon Valley’s Googleplex to fete Indian Prime Minister as South Asian Americans question his human rights record
Mountain View, CA: Sept. 16, 2015 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plans to meet with executives at Google’s Mountain View headquarters when … Read More
“You banned our turban,” says Sikh to California’s French Consul
September 11, 2015 | Admin“Hey boss, we need the turban in France,” called Bhajan Singh to the passing consul “You banned our turban. That’s no good!”Read More