Condemning the conduct of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his actions to incite religious persecution and urging the United States to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India.

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Bill Number

HRES 156

Introduced

Mar 15, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.

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Topics

Christianity Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Foreign leaders Hinduism Human rights India International Affairs Islam Muslims Religion Religious liberty South Asia

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Summary

Condemns the conduct of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for condoning or inciting bigotry and intolerance against any religious group in India, including people of the Christian and Islamic faiths.

Urges the United States to: (1) condemn violations of religious freedom; and (2) assist other governments to promote freedom of religion.

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Mar 21, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Mar 21, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Mar 17, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E464-465)
Mar 16, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E451)
Mar 15, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 15, 2005

Introduced in House

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