New Delhi: With countries around the world mobilizing their resources to repatriate civilians from Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged that Pakistan and its intelligence service were instrumental in allowing the Taliban to foster and eventually take over the country. role played.
What are the revelations of the US Congressman?
Expressing his views on the appalling situation in the country, Congressman Steve Chabot, co-chair of the India Caucus, is disappointed to see Islamabad celebrate the group’s victory, which will bring “untold brutality” to the Afghans, PTI reports.
Chabot was addressing the virtual gala of the Hindu Political Action Committee and lauded the Indian government’s move to expel the Afghan religious minority, who fear persecution at the hands of the Taliban and their bad rule.
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“We all know that Pakistan, and in particular its intelligence services, played a key role in promoting the Taliban and eventually allowing them to take power. It is disgusting to see Pakistani officials celebrating the victory of this group that is the Afghan people. will bring untold cruelty,” Chabot said.
He also highlighted the fact that the persecution of religious minorities of Pakistan is not given as much attention in the US as it deserves. He also stressed on educating his fellow citizens about these abuses. “The harassment is particularly manifest in the heinous practice of kidnapping, forced conversion, and forced marriage of underage Hindu girls to older Muslim men,” he said. He said such allegations are not mere rumours.
She also cited atrocities documented by major news outlets and human rights groups, who talk about the heartbreaking stories of girls in their early teens taken from their families and trafficked into forced marriages. These abuses are often ignored, the Congressman said.
What did he say about Indian counterparts?
With about 6 million Hindus in America, the Congressman said that Hindus are unquestionably an integral part of society across America.
Through a strong work ethic and higher education attainment, Hindus exemplify the American dream. These qualities allow Hindus to play an important role in communities across the country, and also give back to those communities in many ways, he said.
“That’s why the reports of increased discrimination against Hindu Americans across the country are so worrying, he said, adding that there is no place in America for this kind of discrimination.”
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