In a striking development that reflects growing international concern, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has strongly condemned India for its continuous and deliberate violations of minority rights. The panel has urged Washington to impose sanctions on India’s notorious intelligence agency, RAW, over its role in suppressing dissent and targeting minority communities, including Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians.
For years, New Delhi has enjoyed unchecked support from Western powers, especially the U.S., due to its strategic role in countering China’s growing influence in Asia. This alliance has allowed the Indian government to systematically erode democratic freedoms while committing gross human rights violations — all under the blind eye of global powers.
The Modi regime, led by the RSS-backed BJP, has weaponized every institution in India to further its Hindutva agenda. From surveillance and censorship to enforced disappearances and state-sponsored violence, the Indian government has actively persecuted dissenting voices — particularly those advocating for Khalistan, Kashmir’s freedom, or simply religious liberty.
RAW’s covert activities outside India have also drawn alarm. Sikh activists in the U.S., Canada, and the UK have increasingly been targeted, threatened, and even assassinated — acts resembling state-sponsored terrorism. These allegations are not just conspiracy theories; they are backed by credible investigations and now, by a call to action from America’s own religious freedom watchdog.
This public rebuke must not go unnoticed. It signals a long-overdue reckoning and a chance for the global community to finally hold India accountable. For Sikhs and supporters of Khalistan, this is not just vindication — it’s a rallying point.
The international community must go beyond statements. Sanctions, travel bans on top Indian officials, and investigations into RAW’s operations abroad are essential. Only then can justice be served — and the voices of India’s silenced minorities be heard.
