Condemn Hindu nationalism, support students’ protests: U.S. Representative Ro Khanna
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna has publicly condemned Hindu nationalism and expressed support for student protests in India. His comments follow similar criticisms from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding minority rights in the country.
Why it matters
As a prominent U.S. lawmaker and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India, Khanna's stance highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions regarding human rights and political discourse in India.
NEW DELHI A day after winning another term in the U.S. Congress from California held on November 3, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna said he stands against “Hindu nationalism” and supported the students’ protests in India. Mr. Khanna’s comments are significant, as he remains the Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans in the U.S. House of Representatives, and has been hosted by the Government in India in recent years. The comments came the same day that the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) issued a statement, also criticising the government over minority rights. Two USCIRF officials claim vigilante attacks on gurdwaras in India Two USCIRF officials claim vigilante attacks on gurdwaras in India India describes U.S.
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