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US largest grassroots-based civil rights organization @NAACP's Bergen County Chapter has voiced support to @DemsTeaneck for a demand to investigate links of several Hindu American organizations with India's Hindu supremacist movement led by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.1/5
US largest grassroots-based civil rights organization @NAACP's Bergen County Chapter has voiced support to @DemsTeaneck for a demand to investigate links of several Hindu American organizations with India's Hindu supremacist movement led by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.1/5
“TDMC’s resolution is a much-needed intervention to tackle the challenges posed to freedoms in the US by Hindu supremacist hate and bigotry,” the @NAACP said.
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“US based groups that adhere to this hate filled ideologies have been known for their connections with India’s Nazi inspired fascist organization @RSSorg, whose offshoots and affiliates carry out mass violence against India’s religious minorities," @NAACP added. 3/5
Resolution↓
Resolution↓
The @DemsTeaneck resolution had sought @FBI and @CIA investigations into Hindu American Foundation (HAF), Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), SEWA International, Infinity Foundation and Ekal Vidyalaya, among others. 4/5
“Based on recent events in Edison and Ridgewood in New Jersey, TDMC understood the impact, lack of knowledge about extremist groups, and its supporters has on elected officials, religious organizations, and communities," @NAACP letter said. 5/5
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