***Call To Action***:
Stop Persecution and Violence of Muslims in India
The level of violence and persecution against Muslims —and other religious minorities—in India is vast and shocking. Carolina Peace Center is calling for an immediate action by the US elected officials to take necessary steps to stop the ongoing brutal atrocities against Muslims in India.
The death toll from four days of sectarian violence in India’s capital has risen to 38, making it the worst religious rioting Delhi has seen in more than three decades. Over 200 people have been injured, dozens of them shot, subject to intense violence by Hindu mobs and Mosques are being vandalized by right wing Hindu nationalists who mostly support a controversial new citizenship law seen as discriminatory against the country’s minority Muslim population. Opponents of law in secular India, including both Hindus and Muslims, argue that it is unconstitutional for singling out a religious group. They say it is part of a larger plan by Modi’s right-wing, Hindu nationalist government to marginalise the country’s 200 million Muslims.
The recent violence led by radical Hindu nationalists, who seem to operate with impunity and little interference from local, regional or national governments, persecution against Muslims and other minorities in India has reached epidemic levels. A rise in far-right extremist groups—some of whom have links to armed radical groups—have clearly resulted in a sharp spike in violent incidents, and overall persecution against Muslims. Radical Hindu nationalism in India is vocal, omnipresent and very violent. For these radicals, to be Indian is to be Hindu; therefore, to be Muslim or Christian is to revoke your Indian identity.
With the new laws being passed by the Indian Government, CAA and proposed NRC, this is further proof of the agenda to segregate and dissect Muslims in India. Mass level genocide is being planned in India and as we speak major riots against Muslims in Delhi is happening. This is a reminder to the Gujarat riots when current Prime Minister Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and under his reign in 2002 where hundred and thousands were killed. The lockdown in Kashmir where majority Muslim population is restricted in mobility and under intense conditions are facing immense hardships socially and economically.
The international community, including the United States, must speak out against the growing sectarian attacks in India fueled by anti-Muslim legislation and hate rhetoric emanating from the highest levels of Indian society.
We ask all Americans from all political spectrums and backgrounds to call and if possible to visit their US Senators and their district Congressional leaders. Your voice is much needed. Please take action now. Thank you.
Script:
“ Hello, (mention your name and the district you are in), I am calling to demand the (Senator or Congressman/Congresswoman, mention the name) to undertake an immediate action demanding India to stop spreading violence against Muslims and other religious minorities and hold those accountable who are behind planning and implementing violent attacks against Muslims. Furthermore, United States claims itself to be the champion of human rights then it’s absolutely imperative that India is held accountable with tangible economic and cultural actions sending clear message to right wing Indian regime that their racist against minorities and anti Muslim policies will not be tolerated. I urge you to not to be complacent about this alarming situation in India and take bold steps to stop the violent racist persecution of Muslims and other religious minorities. Thank you and please let me know what action has been taken by (congressman/woman or Senator, mention his/her name). Thank you”.
North Carolina Senators:
Thom Tillis:
Washington: (202) 224-6342
Raleigh: (919) 856-4630
Charlotte: (704) 509-9087
Richard Burr:
Washington: (202) 224-3154
Winston Salem: (336) 631-5125
Wilmington: (910) 251-1058
Asheville: (828) 350-2437
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Stop Persecution and Violence of Muslims in India