Protests in USA Against Modi’s Visit Highlight IIOJK Crisis

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington, protests erupted, with digital advertising trucks circulating messages demanding global awareness and action on the Kashmir Issue.

In a significant protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, digital advertising trucks sponsored by the World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) were seen near key political landmarks. The trucks displayed powerful messages aimed at both the Trump administration and the world, emphasizing the ongoing crisis in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). This protest made it clear that the people of IIOJK are not forgotten, urging President Trump to take immediate action.

The mobile trucks carried several bold messages, including “Fascist Modi Does Not Belong to the White House” and “Modi Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity in Gujarat.” The displays were designed to draw attention to Modi’s controversial history and actions. Some of the messages focused on the situation in IIOJK, with slogans like “Modi on a Killing Spree: Occupied Kashmir Needs to be Free” and “Indian Forces in Kashmir Commit Brutality.” These electronic trucks aimed to send a clear message to the Trump administration that the issues in IIOJK cannot be ignored.

Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman of the World Forum for Peace & Justice, spoke out during the protest, drawing attention to Modi’s past actions and their implications. He reminded the public that Modi’s visa was revoked in 2005 by the United States due to his role in the Gujarat riots, where crimes against humanity were reported. Dr. Fai also pointed out that Kashmir is facing dire conditions, with reports of a potential genocide and a dire media blackout. He referenced Dr. Gregory Stanton, Chairman of Genocide Watch, and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), who have both raised alarms about the situation in IIOJK.

The protest also highlighted statements from prominent figures such as Arundhati Roy, an internationally known Indian novelist and human rights activist. Roy has described Kashmir as “the largest militarized zone in the world,” underscoring the severity of the issue. The trucks’ messages called for the international community to hold India accountable for what is happening in IIOJK.

Dr. Fai’s remarks raised important questions: should India be allowed to flout international agreements and disregard human rights? Should the world stand by as IIOJK faces what could potentially become the next genocide? He urged President Trump to intervene and prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the region, comparing the situation to the genocide in Rwanda.

The protest was a reminder of the importance of addressing the IIOJK crisis and the need for global attention. By drawing attention to Modi’s visit, the WKAF and others hope to keep the issue on the international stage and prompt action from world leaders.