Irom Sharmila, World’s Longest Hunger-Striker, Weds in Tamil Nadu

Divya Bharathi, persecuted for anti-caste documentary, serves as bridesmaid

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu: August 17, 2017 — After a lengthy engagement during which her fiancé often questioned the possibility it would end in nuptials, Manipuri hunger-striker Irom Sharmila has finally wed … Read More

15 Year Hunger-Striker Irom Sharmila: “Repeal India’s AFSPA or I Die of Starvation”

Imphal, Manipur: Nov. 18, 2015 — “What I really want from the world is their voice against this draconian law,” says the Iron Lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila, … Read More

Indian Police Massacre Unarmed Sikhs Protesting Desecration of Scriptures

“Peaceful dissent is routinely brutally suppressed,” warns human rights group

Punjab, India: October 15, 2015 – Protests against desecration of a copy of the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, turned violent on Oct. 14 after Indian police opened fire … Read More

Congressman Honda’s Invitation of Indian PM Disturbs Human Rights Advocates

“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

U.S. State Department Response on Surat Singh Khalsa Sidesteps Action

Supporters 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”

Rep. 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

Hundreds Attend Fresno Vigil for Hunger-Striker and His Slain Son-in-Law

“Put pressure and bring awareness in this country,” urge Sikh community leaders

Fresno, CA: Sept. 8, 2015 — “We should remember the legacy of Satwinder as a martyr,” said Steve Macías on Sunday at a candlelight vigil held in Fresno, … Read More

Congressman Garamendi Concerned by India’s Religious Freedom Violations

California 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

Christian 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

Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa Rearrested Despite Worldwide Support

LUDHIANA, PUNJAB: July 22, 2015 — As a delegation of senior officials representing the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party in Punjab, India toured North America to woo diaspora … Read More