Noting mounting concerns about developments in India, Ansarey raised questions about democratic backsliding in India and recent statements by the State Department regarding a perceived crackdown on the political opposition.
Councilwoman (District 26) Julie Owen presented the Proclamation Award on behalf of the City Council to Astoria Welfare Society General Secretary Javed Uddin for his important role in community service.
As the international community continues to monitor the human rights crisis in Myanmar, the plight of lawyers defending the rights of demonstrators demands immediate attention in order to ensure that justice prevails
“The United States should not bargain away human rights for political expediency,” she added. “The Modi government will not last forever, but his legacy will damage and may even break Indian democracy