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US Congress’ Sikh Caucus “Greatly Concerned” By Violence Against “Peaceful Sikh Protestors”

October 31, 2015 |

Congressmen ask U.S. Secretary of State to advocate for rights to “practice religion free from violence”

Washington, D.C.: Oct. 31, 2015 — On the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide, the co-chairs of the … Read More

Christian Church Prays for Peace in Punjab During Unrest

October 20, 2015 |

“People are getting beat up, and hurt, and a few have been killed,” says priest

Sacramento, CA: Oct. 20, 2015 — Fr. Joshua Lickter, whose Christian church in California, USA regularly prays for persecuted religious minorities in India, brought attention … Read More

Northern California Seminar Urges Unity Against Caste Violence and Religious Persecution

October 13, 2015 |

Sikh and Christian leaders gathered at Trinity Anglican Church in Marysville for a forum on Caste violence and religious persecution in India.Read More

Marysville Church Hosts Sikhs to Discuss Religious Persecution in India


October 5, 2015 |

Sikh and Christian leaders will host a dinner and seminar on October 10 at Trinity Anglican, a Christian Church in Marysville, CA to discuss similar persecution facing both communities in India.Read More

Minorities in California Join Arms in Solidarity Around Indian Martyrs

October 1, 2015 |

Sikhs, 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 |

“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 |

“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 |

“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 |

Minorities 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 |

“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