[1]Bowman for Congress

John,

This week, I joined other progressive colleagues in the House in
boycotting Prime Minister Modi's speech to Congress. I wanted to make it
clear why.

We've seen how Prime Minister Modi has incited dangerous nationalism and
violence in India, has promoted Islamophobia, and has a history of human
rights abuses.

From imprisoning journalists to targeting Muslims and other religious
minorities in both rhetoric and legal action, Modi's government has been
repressive. He was even banned from the U.S. after being accused of
condoning a 2002 mass murder of Muslims as leader of the Gujarat state in
India. And more recently, the Indian national government has restricted
freedom of the press, discriminated against religious minorities, and
restricted internet access from Muslim-majority states.

When it comes to standing up for human rights, actions speak louder than
words. I believe inviting someone like Narendra Modi to speak to Congress
is unacceptable — so I boycotted his address. I stand in solidarity with
the communities that have been harmed by Modi and his policies, and we
must never renege on our commitment to human rights.

[ [link removed] ]I mean it when I say I'll always speak truth to power. If you're with
me, chip in anything to our campaign so I can keep raising my voice on
Capitol Hill.

Thank you for joining me in standing up to oppression everywhere.

Peace and love,

Jamaal


 


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