Pallone Recognized by Hindu American Foundation for Introducing Kashmiri Pandit Resolution
September 15, 2010
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), chair of the India Caucus’ Kashmir Task Force, Tuesday evening was recognized by the Hindu American Foundation for introducing a Congressional resolution recognizing human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits. In a Capitol Hill reception devoted to promoting the understanding Hindu American issues, the organization thanked Pallone for his work introducing the resolution.
“The U.S. is being tested more than ever in our determination to protect human rights and ensure peace and security for the people of Kashmir,” said Pallone. “I will face these challenges head on with you by continuing to advocate for the basic liberties, rights and individual freedoms of all Hindus here on Capitol Hill.”
In support of the Hindu American Foundation’s work, Congressman Pallone recently introduced the resolution that would recognize that the religious freedom and human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits have been ongoing since 1989.
“I introduced this resolution because I believe it’s important for the United States’ government to officially recognize these events, which would draw attention to this important issue,” said Pallone.
The resolution condemns the extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. It also insists that terrorist infrastructure in the region must be dismantled and terrorists should be held accountable for their actions.
“The U.S. is being tested more than ever in our determination to protect human rights and ensure peace and security for the people of Kashmir,” said Pallone. “I will face these challenges head on with you by continuing to advocate for the basic liberties, rights and individual freedoms of all Hindus here on Capitol Hill.”
In support of the Hindu American Foundation’s work, Congressman Pallone recently introduced the resolution that would recognize that the religious freedom and human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits have been ongoing since 1989.
“I introduced this resolution because I believe it’s important for the United States’ government to officially recognize these events, which would draw attention to this important issue,” said Pallone.
The resolution condemns the extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. It also insists that terrorist infrastructure in the region must be dismantled and terrorists should be held accountable for their actions.