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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to Keynote World Hindu Congress in Chicago
June 11, 2018 | Admin“There is no place in the USA for a terrorist group like RSS,” protest NRI groups
CHICAGO, IL: June 11, 2018 — Communities of Non-Resident Indians are deeply disturbed by news that Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak (Supreme Leader) of the Rashtriya … Read More
US Congress’ Sikh Caucus “Greatly Concerned” By Violence Against “Peaceful Sikh Protestors”
October 31, 2015 | Admin
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 Priest Warns Unrest in Punjab “Eerily Familiar” to 1984 Sikh Genocide Circumstances
October 22, 2015 | Admin“Pray, fervently, for Punjab,” pleads priest, calling on U.S. officials to “give a voice to those who don’t have one”
Sacramento, CA: Oct. 22, 2015 — The following is a statement on ongoing tensions in Punjab, India by Fr. Joshua Lickter … 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
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
U.S. State Department Response on Surat Singh Khalsa Sidesteps Action
September 12, 2015 | AdminSupporters of hunger-striker in India renew outreach to U.S. Congress
Washington, D.C.: Sept. 13, 2015 — A U.S.-based human rights group is reaching out to several congressional offices to ask them to continue requesting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry … Read More
New York Congressman: “I Respect the Efforts of Men Like Bapu Surat Singh”
September 9, 2015 | AdminRep. Hanna aware of “consistent persecution that religious minorities face in India”
Utica, NY: Sept. 9, 2015 — Congressman Richard Hanna offered his strong support for human rights in India, especially the cause of 83-year-old hunger-striker and U.S. permanent resident … Read More
Congressman Garamendi Concerned by India’s Religious Freedom Violations
September 3, 2015 | AdminCalifornia representative discusses genocide-linked Modi, anti-conversion laws, and hunger-striker Khalsa
Davis, CA: Sept. 3, 2015 — “Modi’s history is well known,” Northern California Congressman John Garamendi told advocates for Indian minorities who met him on Wednesday to voice their concerns … Read More
California Priest Deplores Chicago Murder of Surat Singh’s Son-in-Law
August 17, 2015 | AdminChristian leader ponders “connection between his death and his family’s peaceful protests” in India
Sacramento, CA: August 17, 2015 — Fr. Joshua Lickter, who has repeatedly appealed on behalf of hunger-striker Surat Singh Khalsa, released a statement on Monday questioning … Read More
Indian Journalist Warns Underground Church in India “At Par” With China
August 4, 2015 | AdminDr. Dayal discusses how his career as a journalist led to him becoming an activist after witnessing human rights violations of tribals, Muslims, Christians, and others. He says that, in 1997, “I came face to face with Christian persecution.”Read More