US Lawmakers Urge India Religious Freedom Concern

US lawmakers urge India religious freedom concern under a US law. Three Republican members of Congress ask the State Department to take action.

The lawmakers write a formal letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They urge him to label India a “country of particular concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act.

The signatories include Congressman Glenn Grothman. The list also includes Vicky Hartzler, Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, and Vice Chair Dr. Asif Mahmood.

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In a joint opinion piece, the lawmakers compare India with other global cases. They say many people know about China’s record. However, they warn that conditions in India now show a worse trend.

They state that authorities restrict religious beliefs in harsh ways. They add that such actions undermine rights in the world’s largest democracy.

The lawmakers stress the need for accountability. They ask the US government to respond through legal and diplomatic channels.

They conclude by repeating their demand. US lawmakers urge India religious freedom concern and call for immediate review under the law.