In a first, U.S. lawmakers take a step against India on Kashmir

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In what could become the first step towards legislative action by American lawmakers against India on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has added an appeal to end what it calls a “humanitarian crisis” in Kashmir in its report ahead of the annual Foreign Appropriations Act for 2020.

The amendment was proposed by Senator Chris Van Hollen, who visited Delhi this week as a part of a congressional delegation that discussed the Kashmir situation as well as India-U.S. bilateral relations, trade ties and defence purchases with key officials.
‘Restore communication’

According to the report, which was submitted to the Senate by Lindsey Graham, senior Senator and key Republican leader known for his close ties to President Donald Trump, the committee on Appropriations “notes with concern the current humanitarian crisis in Kashmir and calls on the Government of India to: fully restore telecommunications and Internet services; lift its lockdown and curfew; and release individuals detained pursuant to the Government's revocation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution.”

Expression of concern

“This amendment, which was accepted unanimously by the bipartisan committee, is a strong expression of concern by the Senate about the situation in Kashmir and sends the signal that we are closely monitoring the human rights situation there, and would like to see the Government of India take those concerns seriously,” Mr. Van Hollen told The Hindu here, adding that he had “hoped to share his concerns privately” with Prime Minister Modi, but had not been able to meet him.

Denied permission

While it is unclear whether their concerns over Kashmir elicited any responses from the government, The Hindu has learnt that Senator Van Hollen was rebuffed when requested permission to visit Srinagar in an effort to assess the situation on the ground.

When asked, MEA officials said the Ministry of Home Affairs handled such requests. No diplomat or foreign journalist has yet been given clearance to visit Kashmir since the government’s decision on Article 370 on August 5.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/natio...-against-india-on-kashmir/article29598290.ece

The Americans seem to be embarrasing the Indians. Howdi Modi and Trump holding hands hasn't stopped this. Being a lacky doesn't always work in your favour.
 
but but but kashmir is an internal matter of India ...

And then they woke up :)

I wonder if the RSS will issue a statement against USA now, as they have done agaisnt Turkey? Imo dont have the foobtalls to do it but i might be proven wrong. :)
 
The amount of importance attached to this report is evident by the fact that Modi didnt meet the guy. His requests to go to Kashmir was rebuffed.

Modi has no answers thats why. Modi hasn't met Turkish reps either but RSS was quick to speak against Turkey.

Will your RSS government speak out against America too?
 
If any country has less credibility (when it comes to talking about human rights) than Pakistan and China, it is the U.S. itself. It is also funny to see people siding with the U.S. now after repeatedly calling it the biggest terrorist nation in the world.
 
If any country has less credibility (when it comes to talking about human rights) than Pakistan and China, it is the U.S. itself. It is also funny to see people siding with the U.S. now after repeatedly calling it the biggest terrorist nation in the world.

No its you who has no crediblity. Firstly you accept the US views when it suits you and also are calling for Pakistani children to be bombed and killed. You also wrote nobody cares, so why are the US issuing such statements. You are welcome to consult the RSS education department for help.
 
Modi has no answers thats why. Modi hasn't met Turkish reps either but RSS was quick to speak against Turkey.

Will your RSS government speak out against America too?

Let the american govt say something. Last time they said mediation, we said no.


And Turkey? Lol. They are not worth the time of Modi.
 
Let the american govt say something. Last time they said mediation, we said no.


And Turkey? Lol. They are not worth the time of Modi.

Well done for admitting you will not dennounce what the Americans are saying. We both know this but Im asking you why not? Any answers?

Turkey is a great nation compared to India, dont be foolish and even try to compare. Visit Istanbul and you will realise no city in India is even comparable.
 
No its you who has no crediblity. Firstly you accept the US views when it suits you and also are calling for Pakistani children to be bombed and killed. You also wrote nobody cares, so why are the US issuing such statements. You are welcome to consult the RSS education department for help.

Don’t get too excited. Absolutely nothing is going to come out of this. If you think the U.S. needs Pakistan, well they need India more. I understand that you dream of the whole world ganging up on India, but that is only going to remain a pipe-dream.
 
Don’t get too excited. Absolutely nothing is going to come out of this. If you think the U.S. needs Pakistan, well they need India more. I understand that you dream of the whole world ganging up on India, but that is only going to remain a pipe-dream.

I didnt suggest this would change anything , we will see. You and the RSS have been saying nobody cares, so Im asking you again, why is the US even issuing such statements? Check your email, the RSS must have responded so please tell us your official response to the US statements. Can you or not?
 
Well done for admitting you will not dennounce what the Americans are saying. We both know this but Im asking you why not? Any answers?

Turkey is a great nation compared to India, dont be foolish and even try to compare. Visit Istanbul and you will realise no city in India is even comparable.

We will denounce when America says something. Last time Trump was told on his face that his mediation was not required.

Turkey.lol. They have little influence.
 
I didnt suggest this would change anything , we will see. You and the RSS have been saying nobody cares, so Im asking you again, why is the US even issuing such statements? Check your email, the RSS must have responded so please tell us your official response to the US statements. Can you or not?

Please show the UN state dept link for the statement.
 
I didnt suggest this would change anything , we will see. You and the RSS have been saying nobody cares, so Im asking you again, why is the US even issuing such statements? Check your email, the RSS must have responded so please tell us your official response to the US statements. Can you or not?

Statements mean nothing. It is just lip-service that gullible people lap up. Imran Khan has been ranting for months now, and yet he couldn’t win enough support to pass the Kashmir resolution at UNHCR. Actions speak louder than words and empty vessels make the most noise.

I have nothing to do with RSS. I simply don’t buy our state propaganda and I think we need to wake up and make peace with the reality, i.e. the status-quo in Kashmir will not change. We need to swallow our pride and focus on our country that is in tatters.
 
Please show the UN state dept link for the statement.

Do you even know what the States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is? lol

Statements mean nothing. It is just lip-service that gullible people lap up. Imran Khan has been ranting for months now, and yet he couldn’t win enough support to pass the Kashmir resolution at UNHCR. Actions speak louder than words and empty vessels make the most noise.

I have nothing to do with RSS. I simply don’t buy our state propaganda and I think we need to wake up and make peace with the reality, i.e. the status-quo in Kashmir will not change. We need to swallow our pride and focus on our country that is in tatters.

You have failed to answer a simple question. Ill try again, why has the US issued the statement? I never asked you what it meant or not.

Your views are 100% the same as the RSS towards Pakistan. Please dont use the word 'our' with such views.
 
I think what india did with article 370 will bite them on their backsides, now when they lift the curfew and the people protest, the army will attack and the world will go against India eventually.

What india need is to get Modi out of office, in the long run he is hurting india.
 
Don’t get too excited. Absolutely nothing is going to come out of this.

Pretty much. You can hunt for any headline in the world to pacify yourself in this day and age (just Google it), but if you want to get Kashmir stronger measures are needed.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he was refused permission to visit Kashmir on his trip to India this week as the Indian government’s clampdown in the restive region enters a third month." <a href="https://t.co/NuZwuJmUYr">https://t.co/NuZwuJmUYr</a></p>— Eli Lopez (@elopezgross) <a href="https://twitter.com/elopezgross/status/1180194850605617152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2019</a></blockquote>
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If any country has less credibility (when it comes to talking about human rights) than Pakistan and China, it is the U.S. itself. It is also funny to see people siding with the U.S. now after repeatedly calling it the biggest terrorist nation in the world.

You would be saying the complete opposite if US lawmakers took a step against Pakistan.

If anyone has no credibility it is you.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he was refused permission to visit Kashmir on his trip to India this week as the Indian government’s clampdown in the restive region enters a third month." <a href="https://t.co/NuZwuJmUYr">https://t.co/NuZwuJmUYr</a></p>— Eli Lopez (@elopezgross) <a href="https://twitter.com/elopezgross/status/1180194850605617152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2019</a></blockquote>
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May be the senator didnot realise but India is not answerable to the US senate.

Its one thing to discuss an issue with the top leadership of a country. Its another when random lawmakers think they can demand to go to any province in India.
 
The ultimate cheerleader who would be quick to pull up his chaddi to jump the bandwagon of the US senator were to highlight some of the minorities rights in Pakistan.

We would have probably read paragraph after paragraph of nonsense.

And then we get hear about credibility.

There’s always a one who believe He/she is the chosen one and believe always correct and usually the one who keep the pool dirty just to stay relevant and seek attention.
 
Pretty much. You can hunt for any headline in the world to pacify yourself in this day and age (just Google it), but if you want to get Kashmir stronger measures are needed.

I agree, stronger measures are needed but please dont push Pakistan, you saw what happened just 6 months earlier. Would you like to be humiliated again ?
 
Do you even know what the States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is? lol



You have failed to answer a simple question. Ill try again, why has the US issued the statement? I never asked you what it meant or not.

Your views are 100% the same as the RSS towards Pakistan. Please dont use the word 'our' with such views.

“Statements” mean nothing in politics. The only that matters when it comes to international relations is policies.

When the U.S. says that they are monitoring the human rights situation in Kashmir, when Trump says that he will be happy to play a role in improving relations between Pakistan and India, when Imran says that Pakistan are fighting terrorism etc., they mean nothing. These are all hollow statements meant to get the likes of you all giddy and excited.

Will this impact the USA-India trade relations?

Will this impact the inflow of Indians into USA?

Will USA pressurize Modi into reversing the Article 370 decision?

No, so what is the worth of this statement? Absolutely nothing.

No, so what is the worth of this sta
 
Your views are 100% the same as the RSS towards Pakistan. Please dont use the word 'our' with such views.

Please don’t tell me what to do. I use “our” because I am more of a Pakistani than you ever will be. I was born here, educated here and I work here. The only thing you do is practice internet patriotism that is worth nothing.
 
Turkey is a beautiful country miles ahead of any country in South Asia in every developmental indicator especially the self proclaimed super power. Ignorance is bliss for some i suppose.
 
Well done for admitting you will not dennounce what the Americans are saying. We both know this but Im asking you why not? Any answers?

Turkey is a great nation compared to India, dont be foolish and even try to compare. Visit Istanbul and you will realise no city in India is even comparable.

Turkey is a beautiful country miles ahead of any country in South Asia in every developmental indicator especially the self proclaimed super power. Ignorance is bliss for some i suppose.
 
Please don’t tell me what to do. I use “our” because I am more of a Pakistani than you ever will be. I was born here, educated here and I work here. The only thing you do is practice internet patriotism that is worth nothing.

No.

All you are is a proven liar.
 
Please don’t tell me what to do. I use “our” because I am more of a Pakistani than you ever will be. I was born here, educated here and I work here. The only thing you do is practice internet patriotism that is worth nothing.

No your not, your just a mental midget whose the product of corruption, supporting anti PK people in and outside.
 
Please don’t tell me what to do. I use “our” because I am more of a Pakistani than you ever will be. I was born here, educated here and I work here. The only thing you do is practice internet patriotism that is worth nothing.

Some of the biggest traitors in the world are born, educated and raised in their home nations. Being a local doesn't necessarily qualify anyone as a wellwisher of that country.

As an example for Britain we had the broadcaster William Joyce, otherwise known as Lord Haw Haw, who used to start his transmissions with "Germany Calling, Germany calling".

There may well be similar people 'broadcasting' from Pakistan in favour of India.
 
“Statements” mean nothing in politics. The only that matters when it comes to international relations is policies.

When the U.S. says that they are monitoring the human rights situation in Kashmir, when Trump says that he will be happy to play a role in improving relations between Pakistan and India, when Imran says that Pakistan are fighting terrorism etc., they mean nothing. These are all hollow statements meant to get the likes of you all giddy and excited.

Will this impact the USA-India trade relations?

Will this impact the inflow of Indians into USA?

Will USA pressurize Modi into reversing the Article 370 decision?

No, so what is the worth of this statement? Absolutely nothing.

No, so what is the worth of this sta

lol. You are still struggling to answer a simple question.

Lets try again...not interested in what you think of the statement. Try to read a simple question.

Why has the US issued a statement asking India to lift the curfew and respect human rights?

Please don’t tell me what to do. I use “our” because I am more of a Pakistani than you ever will be. I was born here, educated here and I work here. The only thing you do is practice internet patriotism that is worth nothing.

Your views are the same as the RSS, anti Pakistan government, anti Pakistan army, pro Indian Kashmir occupation and pro Indian attacking Pakistani schoolchildren. Id be careful what you say as you might continue living in Pakistan forever but inside 4 walls surrounded by bars.
 
Some of the biggest traitors in the world are born, educated and raised in their home nations. Being a local doesn't necessarily qualify anyone as a wellwisher of that country.

As an example for Britain we had the broadcaster William Joyce, otherwise known as Lord Haw Haw, who used to start his transmissions with "Germany Calling, Germany calling".

There may well be similar people 'broadcasting' from Pakistan in favour of India.

People become concern when there's some stake.

The fate of Pakistan doesn't affect a brit Pakistani in the same manner as in the case of a local one. In order to save himself, even a selfish person, who considers none except himself, will become a well wisher of the nation because otherwise that will be a threat to his own existence.

A brit Pakistani can take the high horse and ask for drastic measures while he himself is free from any affect whatever may be.
 
People become concern when there's some stake.

The fate of Pakistan doesn't affect a brit Pakistani in the same manner as in the case of a local one. In order to save himself, even a selfish person, who considers none except himself, will become a well wisher of the nation because otherwise that will be a threat to his own existence.

A brit Pakistani can take the high horse and ask for drastic measures while he himself is free from any affect whatever may be.

This is idiotic to say the least. Many Brit Pakistanis are dual nationals who visit Pakistan yearly, some for months at a time and also have family members there.

Stick to the topic and perhaps you can answer a simple question your friends couldnt.

WHY have the Americans made such statements when Indians claim it's an internal matter?
 
People become concern when there's some stake.

The fate of Pakistan doesn't affect a brit Pakistani in the same manner as in the case of a local one. In order to save himself, even a selfish person, who considers none except himself, will become a well wisher of the nation because otherwise that will be a threat to his own existence.

A brit Pakistani can take the high horse and ask for drastic measures while he himself is free from any affect whatever may be.

I am sure Lord Haw Haw probably had lots of Germans who would spring to his defence when he patriotism was questioned. But regardless, I am not talking about Brit Pakistanis anyway, if all local Pakistanis agreed with the RSS POV, then they would be demolishing all the mosques and replacing them with Hindu temples.
 
I am sure Lord Haw Haw probably had lots of Germans who would spring to his defence when he patriotism was questioned. But regardless, I am not talking about Brit Pakistanis anyway, if all local Pakistanis agreed with the RSS POV, then they would be demolishing all the mosques and replacing them with Hindu temples.

I am not talking about pro Indian Pakistani or any sort as such. It was more of a generalised statement.

But when it comes to local issues, the outsiders will trust a local Pakistani more than a non residential one. I mentioned brit Pakistani because as in my perspective, brit Pakistani tries to pronounce their relation back in Pakistan in a much desperate way and while doing so, goes overboard even more than a local one.
 
I am not talking about pro Indian Pakistani or any sort as such. It was more of a generalised statement.

But when it comes to local issues, the outsiders will trust a local Pakistani more than a non residential one. I mentioned brit Pakistani because as in my perspective, brit Pakistani tries to pronounce their relation back in Pakistan in a much desperate way and while doing so, goes overboard even more than a local one.

I am also making a generalised statement, outsiders usually trust the local Pakistani who chimes with their own view rather than the majority local Pakistanis which don't.
 
'Will continue to urge India to lift curfew, release all prisoners,' say US senators after visit to AJK

A high-level US Congressional delegation comprising Senators Chris Van Hollen and Maggie Hassan along with their staffers and US Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador Paul Jones visited Muzaffarabad on Sunday to "see the ground situation and gauge public sentiment" following the illegal actions taken by India in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a press release by the Foreign Office, the US Senators said they would "continue to urge India to lift the curfew and release all prisoners as a first step".

Maj Gen Amer gave the visiting delegation a detailed briefing on the current situation at the Line of Control (LoC).

The US delegation also met with Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan and Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider.

According to a statement by PM Haider on Twitter, he told the two US senators that "Kashmir isn’t a territorial dispute between India n Pakistan but an issue of the future of the Kashmiri nation and it'll be settled by the principal party [Kashmiris] on the basis of right to self determination".

The AJK leadership expressed their gratitude to the US senators for visiting the region and "appreciated their support for the just cause of the people of Jammu and Kashmir", said the FO statement.

The US delegation was offered to "see first hand the vibrant and thriving Kashmiri community in Azad Kashmir" and was provided a historical background of the dispute, along with the "deteriorating situation" in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir territory after India's decision to strip its semi autonomous status on August 5.

The senators were apprised of the "prolonged curfew and suppression of fundamental rights and freedoms" since the move by the Indian government.

The AJK leaders expressed hope that with the first hand experience and information gathered, the US leaders would be better equipped to understand the "prevailing humanitarian crisis" in the disputed territory and as a result be able to better explain the ground realities to their colleagues in Capitol Hill and in the administration.

"It was noted that the Indian government’s policy of denial to allow neutral observers to visit the occupied Jammu and Kashmir had exposed specious India’s 'all is well' propaganda," said the Foreign Office in its statement.

President Masood Khan and Prime Minister Farooq Haider both urged the US leaders "to play their role in saving the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir from India’s repressive brutal measures". The US leaders were also requested to continue "pressing India to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with UNSC resolutions".

"Among other things, they also shared the vision and priorities of AJK Government, which were focused on governance, rule of law and development," said the FO statement.

The US leaders "shared the human rights concerns" and "expressed their resolve to remain engaged for the resolution of the dispute", the statement concluded by saying.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1509321/w...-prisoners-say-us-senators-after-visit-to-ajk
 
two US senators that "Kashmir isn’t a territorial dispute between India n Pakistan but an issue of the future of the Kashmiri nation and it'll be settled by the principal party [Kashmiris] on the basis of right to self determination".

The Yanks have made it clear to the Indians, you dont own Kashmir and never will. So much for an integral part of Hindustan.
 
The Yanks have made it clear to the Indians, you dont own Kashmir and never will. So much for an integral part of Hindustan.

No wonder your previous posts are so much far away from facts lol. Now I realised the reason. Next time, take a bit time to read and then comprehend.
 
No wonder your previous posts are so much far away from facts lol. Now I realised the reason. Next time, take a bit time to read and then comprehend.

lol. I had one eye on the football.

Wrong person quote but not wrong.

Try this

"First and foremost, I am committed to promoting democracy, human rights and self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the senator aid." Senator Bob Casey
 
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lol. I had one eye on the football.

Wrong person quote but not wrong.

Try this

"First and foremost, I am committed to promoting democracy, human rights and self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the senator aid." Senator Bob Casey

Wrong person quote?

X said something to Y. (1st case)
Y said something to X. (2nd case)

Its not shameful to admit one's mistakes. After all, only God is perfect. Not us. We all make errors now and then.

But a little bit of humility goes long way.
 
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Wrong person quote?

X said something to Y. (1st case)
Y said something to X. (2nd case)

Its not shameful to admit one's mistakes. After all, only God is perfect. Not us. We all make errors now and then.

But a little bit of humility goes long way.

lol. I just told you it was a mistake.

Yet you cannot answer why the Americans are calling out your RSS government for human rights abuses and also making it clear Kashmiris have a right to self determination. Any comments? I dont think you will address this because Pandit Modi hasnt?
 
The Yanks have made it clear to the Indians, you dont own Kashmir and never will. So much for an integral part of Hindustan.


The yanks have made other things clear to Pakistan as well.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1285165
https://nation.com.pk/13-Jul-2016/p...te-sponsor-of-terrorism-us-congress-committee
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45386278

The fact of the matter is nobody has really condemned India over Kashmir, all of Imran Khan's globetrotting hysterics notwithstanding. Whether you like it or not, it is a huge diplomatic victory for India and has left Pakistan looking like a whining brat denied his 10% cut of the chocolate.
 
The yanks have made other things clear to Pakistan as well.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1285165
https://nation.com.pk/13-Jul-2016/p...te-sponsor-of-terrorism-us-congress-committee
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45386278

The fact of the matter is nobody has really condemned India over Kashmir, all of Imran Khan's globetrotting hysterics notwithstanding. Whether you like it or not, it is a huge diplomatic victory for India and has left Pakistan looking like a whining brat denied his 10% cut of the chocolate.

lol. Diplomatic victory?

India told the world it was an internal matter. American senator has made it clear it's disupted territory and a vote of self determination is a must. Other Americans have called out India to stop human rights abuses. Which planet is this a diplomatic victory?
 
I agree, stronger measures are needed but please dont push Pakistan, you saw what happened just 6 months earlier. Would you like to be humiliated again ?

It doesn't matter what I want - do you want Kashmir or do you not? Humiliating me or somebody else is a bonus / side effect of capturing the territory you have been crying hoarse for 3 generations of lifetimes about.
 
lol. Diplomatic victory?

India told the world it was an internal matter. American senator has made it clear it's disupted territory and a vote of self determination is a must. Other Americans have called out India to stop human rights abuses. Which planet is this a diplomatic victory?

What has the American govt said?
 
lol. I just told you it was a mistake.

Yet you cannot answer why the Americans are calling out your RSS government for human rights abuses and also making it clear Kashmiris have a right to self determination. Any comments? I dont think you will address this because Pandit Modi hasnt?

Since you are bad at quoting people, let clarify this first.

By Americans, you mean ->

1. American gov?
2. An american individual?
3. An american gov organization?
4. An american NGO?
5. An american senate?
6. A group of american?
7. The democrates?
8. The republicans?
9. Expats groups of Pakistanis?

Once you clarify this, we can move ahead with this discussion.
 
Since you are bad at quoting people, let clarify this first.

By Americans, you mean ->

1. American gov?
2. An american individual?
3. An american gov organization?
4. An american NGO?
5. An american senate?
6. A group of american?
7. The democrates?
8. The republicans?
9. Expats groups of Pakistanis?

Once you clarify this, we can move ahead with this discussion.

You hang on to the one mistake after being ripped apart many times, no problem.

Ill make it easy for RSS supporters.

1. American government officials.
2. Senators.

These are the two most important officials in the United states and who have power.

Now if you're ready unlike any of your friends on here, answer my simple question.
 
It doesn't matter what I want - do you want Kashmir or do you not? Humiliating me or somebody else is a bonus / side effect of capturing the territory you have been crying hoarse for 3 generations of lifetimes about.

You did not grasp what I meant by "you"....not you the person but you as a nation was humiliated in February. Two jets downed, multiple casualties...what did the great Indian army do in response except kill innocent people in their own territory? Stop acting like this is some proud moment for you. Once Pakistan decides to take the territory, it will. Do not rush God's judgement.
 
You hang on to the one mistake after being ripped apart many times, no problem.

Ill make it easy for RSS supporters.

1. American government officials.
2. Senators.

These are the two most important officials in the United states and who have power.

Now if you're ready unlike any of your friends on here, answer my simple question.

can you quote the statements that you are referring to? Kindly give it in first person as you have an issue in comprehending various statements and thus, facts turn into fantasy.

Excluding above (i.e. ,misquoting), there was also a claim (from you) about pakistan dealing with china in muslim issues where you stated that pakistan was dealing with it where as IK himself said that he isn't dealing with any such kind. Hence, I will ignore your interpretation of the statements so its better to give in first person. After that, I will reply.
 
can you quote the statements that you are referring to? Kindly give it in first person as you have an issue in comprehending various statements and thus, facts turn into fantasy.

Excluding above (i.e. ,misquoting), there was also a claim (from you) about pakistan dealing with china in muslim issues where you stated that pakistan was dealing with it where as IK himself said that he isn't dealing with any such kind. Hence, I will ignore your interpretation of the statements so its better to give in first person. After that, I will reply.

Lets stick to the topic for now.

Sure, lets see test your comprehension issues now. :)

1. Alice Wells - Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

" we hope to see rapid action in the lifting of the restrictions and in the release of those who have been detained."

Calling for the release of detainees means calling to stop this breach of human rights.

Already posted the quote from the senator but you must have missed it.

2. "First and foremost, I am committed to promoting democracy, human rights and self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the senator aid." Senator Bob Casey
 
Lets stick to the topic for now.

Sure, lets see test your comprehension issues now. :)

1. Alice Wells - Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

" we hope to see rapid action in the lifting of the restrictions and in the release of those who have been detained."

Calling for the release of detainees means calling to stop this breach of human rights.

Already posted the quote from the senator but you must have missed it.

2. "First and foremost, I am committed to promoting democracy, human rights and self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the senator aid." Senator Bob Casey

Opinion of a senator doesn't matter. There have been many rediclous statements coming in the past from US senators hence the credibility is doubtful.

Secondly here are the full statements from Alice wells. (you either knowingly or unknowingly left out parts to help your case)

“Prime Minister Khan obviously raised his concerns on Kashmir, and as we’ve noted previously, the United States is concerned by widespread detentions, including those of politicians and business leaders, and the restrictions on the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

“We look forward to the Indian government’s resumption of political engagement with local leaders and the scheduling of the promised elections at the earliest opportunity. As President Trump emphasised, Prime Minister Modi made a commitment that the recent changes to the status of Kashmir will improve the lives of the Kashmiri people, and we look to him to uphold this promise.”

“I think Prime Minister Modi has made it clear his position that he’s not seeking mediation. I think what we would like to see are the conditions whereby India and Pakistan can have a constructive conversation that leads to an improvement of relations between the two nuclear powers.

“And obviously, that is going to hinge [on] counterterrorism, [on] Pakistan’s seriousness of effort in ensuring that groups don’t take advantage and engage in cross-border infiltration, that there are serious steps to implement the Financial Action Task Force action plan that Pakistan has committed to, and which includes the prosecution of UN-designated terrorists. So whether it’s Hafiz Saeed who currently is in custody and under prosecution, but also leaders of Jaish-e-Mohammed, like Masood Azhar, who long have been able to exploit their presence on Pakistani soil.

“But as Pakistan takes these steps — and Prime Minister Khan has been very explicit that that is his intention and his objective — as Pakistan takes these steps, can we then see a reduction in tensions between the two countries and productive engagement between the two?”

“We’ve discussed these concerns with the Indian government at all levels. Prime Minister Modi in August, after the actions that were taken in Kashmir, sort of laid out a plan and objectives of returning Kashmir political life and restoration of even state status and engagement with a new generation of political leaders. And I think we are interested in knowing the next steps in engagement and encouraging that political dialogue to begin, in which we hope to see rapid action in the lifting of the restrictions and in the release of those who have been detained.”

These are the exact statements from Alice wells (without any censorship that you do in your case)

Tell me how this is condemning India?

When words are taken out of context, it misinterprets the meaning (which you did).

In case of Quran, aren't we expected to look at the context before taking words out of the book so that it doesn't misinterprets what was written?

Why not follow the same case here?
 
Why dont you quote the exact statement of Alice Wells?

Opinion of a senator doesn't matter. There have been many rediclous statements coming in the past from US senators hence the credibility is doubtful.

Secondly here are the full statements from Alice wells. (you either knowingly or unknowingly left out parts to help your case)

“Prime Minister Khan obviously raised his concerns on Kashmir, and as we’ve noted previously, the United States is concerned by widespread detentions, including those of politicians and business leaders, and the restrictions on the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

“We look forward to the Indian government’s resumption of political engagement with local leaders and the scheduling of the promised elections at the earliest opportunity. As President Trump emphasised, Prime Minister Modi made a commitment that the recent changes to the status of Kashmir will improve the lives of the Kashmiri people, and we look to him to uphold this promise.”

“I think Prime Minister Modi has made it clear his position that he’s not seeking mediation. I think what we would like to see are the conditions whereby India and Pakistan can have a constructive conversation that leads to an improvement of relations between the two nuclear powers.

“And obviously, that is going to hinge [on] counterterrorism, [on] Pakistan’s seriousness of effort in ensuring that groups don’t take advantage and engage in cross-border infiltration, that there are serious steps to implement the Financial Action Task Force action plan that Pakistan has committed to, and which includes the prosecution of UN-designated terrorists. So whether it’s Hafiz Saeed who currently is in custody and under prosecution, but also leaders of Jaish-e-Mohammed, like Masood Azhar, who long have been able to exploit their presence on Pakistani soil.

“But as Pakistan takes these steps — and Prime Minister Khan has been very explicit that that is his intention and his objective — as Pakistan takes these steps, can we then see a reduction in tensions between the two countries and productive engagement between the two?”

“We’ve discussed these concerns with the Indian government at all levels. Prime Minister Modi in August, after the actions that were taken in Kashmir, sort of laid out a plan and objectives of returning Kashmir political life and restoration of even state status and engagement with a new generation of political leaders. And I think we are interested in knowing the next steps in engagement and encouraging that political dialogue to begin, in which we hope to see rapid action in the lifting of the restrictions and in the release of those who have been detained.”

These are the exact statements from Alice wells (without any censorship that you do in your case)

Tell me how this is condemning India?

When words are taken out of context, it misinterprets the meaning (which you did).

In case of Quran, aren't we expected to look at the context before taking words out of the book so that it doesn't misinterprets what was written?

Why not follow the same case here?

lol.

1. The Senator could be in the government very soon. He has clearly said Kashmiri people have the right to self determintion, thus Kashmir does not belong to India.

2. We know what Alice Wells said about Pakistan and nobody is denying this. The thread is about India and what the US officials have said regarding its actions. Alice Wells has said detainees should be released which is a breach of human rights.

I didnt expect RSS supporters to actually answer a simple question. If any other Indians can please do so but I will answer for the RSS.

US officials have made these statements because 1. They do not support Indias actions of arrests and blackouts. 2. US knows Kashmir is disputed territory.

The RSS need to accept what is very clear but just like the chopper shot down and trees being hit, the extremists cannot accpet the truth.
 
Don't start dancing too early. Behind the scenes they are not putting any pressure on India.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">India’s communication blackout in Kashmir is having a devastating impact on the lives and welfare of everyday Kashmiris. It’s time for India to lift these restrictions and afford Kashmiris the same rights and privileges as any other Indian citizen.<a href="https://t.co/qG8QwaopLo">https://t.co/qG8QwaopLo</a></p>— House Foreign Affairs Committee (@HouseForeign) <a href="https://twitter.com/HouseForeign/status/1181259470221008896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2019</a></blockquote>
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