Jayapal is a consistent champion for human rights in South Asia

Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2026) ─ Hindus for Human Rights Action (HfHR Action) today announced their endorsement of Pramila Jayapal for re-election to represent Washington’s 7th district in the United States Congress. Congresswoman Jayapal has been a consistent champion for human rights, advocating for pluralism, democracy, and justice in the United States, South Asia, and around the world.

“Congresswoman Jayapal has shown a serious and genuine commitment to the advancement of human rights, particularly the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, in South Asia and around the globe. While autocrats launch attacks on democracy, religious freedom, and human rights, we need leaders who will not only reaffirm the values of peace, justice, and truth, but act on them boldly and proudly. As Hindu Americans, we are proud to endorse Congresswoman Jayapal, who has been a staunch Hindu voice against Hindu nationalism and bigotry in all its forms. We look forward to working with her to tackle the challenges posed by the creep of right-wing religious nationalism from the U.S. to India, and to build a progressive foreign policy that seeks to bring about peace.”

“I am honored to have the support of Hindu Americans who are called toward justice, compassion, and pluralism — not division or hate.” said Congresswoman Jayapal on the endorsement. “Our shared work is about protecting the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, defending democratic institutions, and advancing policy rooted in human rights, dignity, and peace for all people.”

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Ahmed will serve as bold champion for progress, pluralism, and peace

Washington, D.C. (February 20, 2026) ─ Hindus for Human Rights Action (HfHR Action) today announced their endorsement of Junaid Ahmed to represent Illinois’ 8th district in the United States Congress. Junaid has been a staunch advocate against hate and for an inclusive coalition for democracy.

“Junaid Ahmed is absolutely the right person to represent Illinois’ 8th district in Congress. He has demonstrated that he will be a strong, progressive champion for every community, and will deliver real results for working families in Illinois. As Hindu Americans fighting for peace and justice in the United States and abroad, Junaid’s commitment to protecting human rights in South Asia, his stand against the genocide in Palestine, and his promise to take on corporate interests here in the U.S. demonstrate that he is unafraid to speak truth to power. While our democracy is under attack, we need bold leaders who are willing to fight for marginalized people, working class people, and for freedom everywhere. We are proud to endorse Junaid Ahmed for Congress and look forward to working with him to fight for justice from Illinois to India.”

“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of Hindus for Human Rights Action. At a time when too many politicians try to divide us by faith or background, this endorsement is a powerful reminder that our campaign is rooted in shared values — compassion, justice, and dignity for all people. Hindus for Human Rights Action understands that standing up for human rights, opposing hate in all its forms, and pursuing diplomacy over endless war are not partisan positions, they are moral ones. I’m proud to stand alongside them in building a movement that reflects the best of our communities and fights for peace, equality, and opportunity for every family in Illinois’ 8th District,” said Junaid Ahmed.

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Mamdani campaign brought together South Asian New Yorkers from all backgrounds, faiths, castes

Washington, D.C. (November 5, 2025) ─ Hindus for Human Rights Action (HfHR Action) today congratulated Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City Mayoral election. Mamdani ran on a platform to lower costs for New Yorkers and transform the city into one in which people can afford to live, feel safe and secure, and thrive instead of just make ends meet. HfHR Action was proud to endorse Mamdani as the only candidate in the race who showed he was ready to take on Trump’s authoritarian agenda, fight for the dignity and safety of all people, and who was steadfast in their commitment to civil and human rights in the U.S. and abroad. In the face of a barrage of Islamophobia and racism, often coming from Hindu nationalist sources in India and the US, HfHR Action felt it was urgent to support Mamdani.

“Zohran Mamdani has demonstrated that he will fight for all New Yorkers and stand for the rights of all South Asian communities in the city, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or caste. Mamdani has energized South Asian Americans, including Hindu Americans, to fight for a democracy they believe in. HfHR Action is ready to work with Mamdani to build a better New York for Hindu New Yorkers and all of the city’s residents,” said a spokesperson for the organization.

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Hindus for Human Rights Action launches progressive Hindu political movement to fight Trump and Hindu nationalism

Washington, D.C. (November 5, 2025) - As Donald Trump and Republicans launch attacks on immigrant communities, send secret, masked police out to kidnap our friends and neighbors, and chip away at fundamental parts of American democracy, and as Hindu nationalism reshapes politics in India and across the diaspora, Hindu Americans need leadership and a political movement that defends human rights, supports democratic norms, and fights against the forces of right-wing extremism at home and abroad. 

Progressive Hindu Americans today are launching Hindus for Human Rights Action, an organization that will fight back against Donald Trump’s authoritarianism in the United States, Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalism in India, and uplift Hindu and South Asian American diaspora communities in the United States to build a strong pro-democracy political bloc that will stand for civil and human rights, and against Trump’s and Modi’s right-wing authoritarian forces.

“We are already transforming the culture of the Hindu diaspora—challenging dominant nationalist narratives, inspiring new generations to embrace inclusive Hindu values, and activating our communities for democracy and civil rights here in the U.S.,” said a spokesperson for the organization.

With this new platform, Hindus for Human Rights Action will amplify the growing movement of progressive Hindu and South Asian Americans who are sick and tired of a status quo of hate, fear, and division, and who are hungry for democratic reform in India and in the U.S. 

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