Archive · 19 Jul 2026
US Lawmaker Urges Review of Arms Sales to India
A US lawmaker and experts had a meeting in Congress to talk about India.
They said India might be doing bad things to people living in the US, like scaring them or threatening their families.
They want the US to check if India should still get weapons from the US.
India says these claims are not true.
The meeting was organized by groups that care about human rights.
They want the US to make rules to stop other countries from doing these bad things.
US lawmaker Jim McGovern and national security experts urged Congress to review arms sales to India.
The briefing highlighted concerns over India's alleged transnational repression.
McGovern called for the passage of the Transnational Repression Policy Act.
Experts warned about the use of criminal networks for state power and the need to recognize transnational repression early.
India rejected the claims, asserting that reports misrepresent facts.
- Who
- US lawmaker Jim McGovern, national security experts, and various human rights organizations
- What
- A congressional briefing urging Congress to review arms sales to India over alleged transnational repression
- When
- July 14
- Where
- Capitol Hill, Washington
- Why
- Concerns over India's alleged transnational repression and its implications for US national security
Critics of India's Actions
Indian Government
Transnational Repression
Critics of India's Actions
Critics argue that India engages in transnational repression, intimidating and coercing diaspora communities, threatening family members, and recruiting criminal proxies.
Indian Government
India rejects these claims, asserting that such reports misrepresent facts and peddle a motivated narrative.
- Date of Briefing
- July 14
- Organizers
- Equitas Forum USA, Hindus for Human Rights, Sikh Coalition, SALDEF, New York State Council of Churches, Dalit Solidarity Forum
- Congressman Involved
- Jim McGovern
- USCIRF Report
- Recommended designating India as a Country of Particular Concern for seven consecutive years
- Legislation Proposed
- Transnational Repression Policy Act
