🚨🧵THREAD | Islamophobia & the persecution of minorities in India
In recent years, Indian Muslims & other minorities have been subject to ⬆️ levels of systemic discrimination, hate speech, mob violence & lynchings, whilst also facing threats to their places of worship. (1/9)
In recent years, Indian Muslims & other minorities have been subject to ⬆️ levels of systemic discrimination, hate speech, mob violence & lynchings, whilst also facing threats to their places of worship. (1/9)
In fact, Gregory Stanton, the founder & director of Genocide Watch, said there were early “signs & processes” of genocide in the Indian state of Assam & Indian-administered Kashmir against Indian Muslims, during a recent US Congressional briefing. (2/9)
aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/16…
aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/16…
The situation on the ground is deeply alarming.
During events held in Delhi and Haridwar in December 2021, for example, Hindutva leaders called for the genocide of India's 213 million Muslim citizens. (3/9)
edition.cnn.com/2022/01/14/asi…
During events held in Delhi and Haridwar in December 2021, for example, Hindutva leaders called for the genocide of India's 213 million Muslim citizens. (3/9)
edition.cnn.com/2022/01/14/asi…
Not even former government officials are safe.
In November 2021, Hinduvata hardliners set fire to the home of India's former Minister of External Affairs, Salman Khurshid, who spoke out against violent Hindu nationalism. (4/9)
independent.co.uk/asia/india/con…
In November 2021, Hinduvata hardliners set fire to the home of India's former Minister of External Affairs, Salman Khurshid, who spoke out against violent Hindu nationalism. (4/9)
independent.co.uk/asia/india/con…
The situation is so dire that mob lynchings targeting Muslims have become more commonplace, and will often go unpunished. (5/9)
#Islamophobia #HateCrime #India
bbc.co.uk/news/world-asi…
#Islamophobia #HateCrime #India
bbc.co.uk/news/world-asi…
Other minority faith communities are also being targeted.
Ahead of Christmas last month, for example, Churches were vandalised & radicals disrupted services in Haryana & forced churchgoers to chant "Jai Shri Ram" (Glory/Victory to Lord Ram). (6/9)
theguardian.com/world/2021/dec…
Ahead of Christmas last month, for example, Churches were vandalised & radicals disrupted services in Haryana & forced churchgoers to chant "Jai Shri Ram" (Glory/Victory to Lord Ram). (6/9)
theguardian.com/world/2021/dec…
Such hate speech & crimes can often take place with little consequence & are met w. silence from authorities.
The Indian Gov. continues to turn a blind eye to Hindutva extremists, who's right-wing nationalism poses a growing threat to communities. (7/9)
foreignpolicy.com/2021/12/30/ind…
The Indian Gov. continues to turn a blind eye to Hindutva extremists, who's right-wing nationalism poses a growing threat to communities. (7/9)
foreignpolicy.com/2021/12/30/ind…
Our gratitude to @CatherineWest1 for raising this with @FCDOGovUK in @HouseofCommons yesterday.
It is vital that our government acts to ensure the human rights and freedoms of minority communities in #India are upheld. (8/9)
theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2022…
It is vital that our government acts to ensure the human rights and freedoms of minority communities in #India are upheld. (8/9)
theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2022…
The MCB has written to the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, calling for action to be taken.
“Just as Gov. has taken firm line against genocide of Muslims in China, we ask the same admirable stance is taken against the disturbing situation...in India.” (9/9)
“Just as Gov. has taken firm line against genocide of Muslims in China, we ask the same admirable stance is taken against the disturbing situation...in India.” (9/9)
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