(WASHINGTON D.C., 12/23/2021) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said open calls for genocide of Indian Muslim by extremist figures linked to Narendra Modi’s government shows the urgent need for Congress to establish a special envoy to combat Islamophobia.
At a recent summit attended by ruling BJP party officials, far-right Hindutva groups called for the ethnic cleansing of minorities in India. One speaker said: “Economic boycott won’t work. Hindu groups need to update themselves. Swords look good on stage only. This battle against Muslims will be won by those with better weapons.”
Another speaker said: “Nothing is possible without weapons. If you want to eliminate their population then kill them. Be ready to kill and be ready to go to jail. Even if 100 of us are ready to kill 20 lakhs of them [Muslims], then we will be victorious, and go to jail.”
SEE: India Monks Call for ‘Muslim Genocide’ in Hate Speech Summit
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/india-monks-call-for-muslim-genocide-in-hate-speech-summit-52911
Talk of ‘War’ Against Muslims, ‘Killing’ Manmohan at Uttarakhand Dharam Meet; Police Say Probing, Let a Complaint Come
In a statement, CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
“These clear calls for genocide and ethnic cleansing by public figures associated with the Indian government once again show the urgent need for a special envoy to combat Islamophobia as outlined in the Combating International Islamophobia Act adopted in the House. India’s Muslim community is increasing targeted by hatred, discrimination and violence. The growing hate campaign must be challenged by our nation and countries around the world before it escalates further.”
SEE: CAIR Applauds House Adoption of Islamophobia Envoy Bill, Senator Booker’s Introduction of Senate Companion Bill
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your State’s U.S. Senators to Advance the Combating International Islamophobia Act
He noted that last month, CAIR condemned the omission of India from the U.S. Department of State’s list of “countries of particular concern” despite the increasing levels of hate crimes against religious minorities. CAIR has repeatedly expressed concern about human rights abuses in India.
CAIR on AIR: Opposing Hindutva (Video)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1335066030263137
CAIR Joins Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) in Condemning Omission of India from List of Countries of Particular Concern
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
Become a Fan of CAIR on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational
Subscribe to CAIR’s Email List
https://action.cair.com/a/newsletters
Subscribe to CAIR’s Twitter Feed
http://twitter.com/cairnational
Subscribe to CAIR’s YouTube Channel
Follow CAIR on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cair_national/
Donate to CAIR
https://action.cair.com/a/donate
Do you like reading CAIR press releases and taking part in our action alerts? You can help contribute to CAIR’s work of defending civil rights and empowering American Muslims across the country by making a one-time contribution or becoming a monthly donor. Supporters like you make CAIR’s advocacy work possible and defeating Islamophobia an achievable goal. Click here to donate to CAIR.
If you would like to join CAIR’s media list, please sign up here: https://action.cair.com/a/newsletters — For more information, email: info@cair.com, CC ihooper@cair.com
END
CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com