US lawmakers strongly condemned the massive violence against Muslims in Indian capital New Delhi

US lawmakers strongly condemned the massive violence against Muslims in Indian capital New Delhi

*WASHINGTON – **US lawmakers strongly condemned the massive violence against Muslims in Indian capital New Delhi.*

*The US lawmakers have condemned violence against Muslims in the Indian capital city of New Delhi.*

Responding to anti-Muslims clashes which claimed at least 20 lives, US Congresswoman *Pramila Jayapal* said the deadly surge in religious intolerance in India is horrifying.

*Congressman Alan Lowenthal* said we must speak out in the face of threats to human rights in India.

Democratic Presidential Candidate and Senator Elizabeth Warren said violence against peaceful protesters is never acceptable.

Congresswoman *Rashida Tlaib* tweeted that we cannot be silent on the communal violence targeting Muslims in Delhi.

In a tweet, US Commission for International Religious Freedom said it is alarmed by reports of deadly mob violence targeting Muslims in New Delhi. It urged Modi government to rein in the mob and protect religious minorities.