BIG NEWS – Modi Govt DENIES visa to Indian American ex-councillor Kshama Sawant.

In a shocking turn of events, the Modi government has denied a visa to former Indian American councillor Kshama Sawant, who has been a vocal critic of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Sawant, who has been living in the United States since 1994, has been denied entry into India due to her support for the Anti-CAA protests.

Sawant, who was elected to the Seattle City Council in 2013, has been a strong advocate for immigrant rights and had actively participated in the protests against the controversial CAA, which sparked nationwide outrage in 2019.

The CAA grants citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from neighboring countries, leading to accusations of discrimination and exclusion.
In a statement, Sawant expressed her disappointment over the visa denial, stating that it was a clear indication of the Modi government’s intolerance towards dissent and criticism. She also highlighted her efforts in bringing a resolution in the Seattle City Council in 2023 that condemned the CAA and specifically singled out Hindus for additional legal scrutiny.

Sawant’s visa denial has sparked outrage among Indian Americans and human rights activists, who see it as a violation of their freedom of speech and expression. Many have taken to social media to condemn the action and call for the Indian government to rethink its decision.

This news has also raised concerns about the current state of democracy in India and the treatment of dissenting voices. It has further deepened the divide between the government and its critics, with many questioning the government’s intentions and actions.
As of now, there has been no official statement from the Indian government on the matter. However, this denial of entry to Kshama Sawant has once again brought the issue of CAA and its implications to the forefront, both nationally and internationally.