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Urge Your Congressional Representative to Co-Sign Rep. Jayapal's Letter Holding Modi Accountable

We need your help to make a significant impact on the current human rights situation in India. We urge you to take action immediately by encouraging your congressional representative to join the growing number of lawmakers supporting Rep. Jayapal's letter. By adding their name to this important document, they can play a crucial role in holding Prime Minister Modi accountable for the critical concerns plaguing the nation.

Here's where you can find who represents you: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

Here's the capitol switchboard number that will direct your call: (202) 224-3121

Take action now! Contact your congressional representative and urge them to co-sign Rep. Jayapal's letter addressed to President Biden. Together, we can send a strong message demanding immediate action to address the following pressing issues:

  1. Rise in Human Rights Violations: Highlight the alarming increase in human rights violations across India and urge President Biden to address this grave concern during his interactions with Prime Minister Modi.

  2. Religious Intolerance: Emphasize the need for religious freedom and express concern over the growing incidents of religious intolerance targeting minority communities in India.

  3. Caste Atrocities Against Dalits and Adivasis: Shed light on the rampant caste-based discrimination and atrocities faced by Dalits and Adivasis, urging President Biden to address this social injustice during his engagements with Prime Minister Modi.

  4. Shrinking Political Space: Highlight the shrinking political space in India, which threatens democratic values, and call for President Biden to address this issue with Prime Minister Modi to ensure the protection of democratic institutions.

  5. Targeting of Civil Society Organizations and Journalists: Express concern over the increasing targeting of civil society organizations and journalists critical of the government, and urge President Biden to raise this issue with Prime Minister Modi to safeguard freedom of expression.

  6. Growing Restrictions on Press Freedoms and Internet Access: Stress the importance of preserving press freedoms and access to the internet as fundamental rights, urging President Biden to address the growing restrictions in India.

    Contact your congressional representative today and ask them to join the 39 other Members of Congress in supporting Rep. Jayapal's letter by adding their name to it. Together, we can make a difference and hold Prime Minister Modi accountable for the pressing concerns impacting the lives of millions in India.

    Your voice matters. Take action now to ensure a brighter future for human rights in India.