New Delhi: The White House affirmed to be aware of reports of online harrassment with the female journalist who asked Prime Minister Narendra a question over Muslim and other minorities rights in India.
US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby strictly stated that there would be no room for such harrassment of “journalists under any circumstances” as it is against democracy.
“We are aware of the reports of that harassment. It’s unacceptable, and we absolutely condemn any harassment of journalists anywhere under any circumstances. That’s just, that’s completely unacceptable and it’s antithetical to the very principles of democracy that were on display last week during the state visit,” said Kirby in a press briefing.
Questioned PM Modi on Human Rights Violation
Sabrina Siddiqui, the Wall Street Journal reporter, faced online harassment from the “people inside India” after she threw a question at PM Modi in his rare public conference during the latter’s visit to US on June 22.
Siddiqui asked PM Modi about the measures that his government is willing to take in Inidia for protection of minority rights, and the rights of Muslims and uphold free speech. The Prime Minister then response defended himself Modi citing democratic values in the nation.
Sabrina Sidiqui Poses In Indian Jersery
Following which, the WSJ journalist faced harassment online about her motives and religious faith.
After which, Siddiqui posted a picture of herself in Indian circket tem jersey while watching India-Pakistan match along with his father. She wrote, ““Since some have chosen to make a point of my personal background, it feels only right to provide a fuller picture. Sometimes identities are more complex than they seem.”
Since some have chosen to make a point of my personal background, it feels only right to provide a fuller picture. Sometimes identities are more complex than they seem. pic.twitter.com/Huxbmm57q8
— Sabrina Siddiqui (@SabrinaSiddiqui) June 24, 2023
