Kashmir Media Service
Saturday April 9, 2022
She asked what it will take the US to speak up on the Modi
government’s treatment of Muslims as she accused the Biden administration of
showing reluctance in criticising the Modi’s government on human rights. “How
much Modi government has to criminalise the act of being a Muslim in India for
us to say something? What will it take for us to outwardly criticise the action
that the Modi administration is taking against its Muslim minorities?” Omar
asked.
On the consequence of remaining silent in the face of growing
abuse, Omar cited example of Rohingya issue which evoked global concern after
the genocide was committed against the Burmese Muslims. “Because when we remain
silent and situation gets out of control in the way it did, we all of a sudden
show interest in whatever genocide is taking place but we have an opportunity
to lead and make sure that there is a deterrence in the actions they are
taking,” she said.
In response, Sherman said she agrees that the US government
must stand up “for every religion, every ethnicity, every race, and every
quality of diversity in this world.”
Omar then asked, “I do hope we make a practice of standing
up not just to our adversaries, but to our allies as well.”
“Absolutely,” said Sherman, informing that the US officials
have raised concerns about India’s human rights record directly with New Delhi.
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