Google CEO’s Plans to Meet Indian Premier Spark Protest
Demonstrators 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…
Alliance for Justice and Accountability Coordinates Coalition Protest of Modi
Modi 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…
“Google, Shun Modi” South Asian Coalition Will Ask at Press Conference
Silicon 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…
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…
“You banned our turban,” says Sikh to California’s French Consul
“Hey boss, we need the turban in France,” called Bhajan Singh to the passing consul “You banned our turban. That’s no good!”
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Indian Journalist Warns Underground Church in India “At Par” With China
Dr. 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…