U.S. Lawmakers Move Anti-Modi Resolution

Washington: A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives demanding that Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi should continue to be denied a visa.

And to keep up the pressure on the issue, the resolution demands that the U.S. must include religious freedom and human rights in its on-going strategic dialogue with India.

Introduced by Keith Ellison, a Democrat, and Joe Pitts, a Republican, the resolution found 13 co-sponsors — eight Democrats and five Republicans, making it a bipartisan effort.

“The victims of events like the riots in Gujarat demand justice,” said Pitts.

“This resolution’s strong bipartisan support shows that the rights of religious minorities in India are a priority for the U.S. Congress,” said Ellison.

The resolution was moved on the eve of Republican party’s first ever outreach to the Indian American community on Capitol Hill, offering up party leaders for on-site schmoozing.
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