By M M Desk,
In an unprecedented development, United States presidential contender Bernie Sanders on Saturday said India’s actions in Jammu and Kashmir after revoking its special constitutional status were “unacceptable”, and said he is deeply concerned about the situation in the Valley.
Speaking at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) conference in Houston, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate said, “India’s action [in Kashmir] is unacceptable,” criticising its crackdown in Kashmir, revoking its semi-autonomous status and the humanitarian crisis that has ensued.”
“I am deeply concerned about this situation in Kashmir where the Indian government has revoked Kashmiri autonomy, cracked on dissent and instituted a communications blackout. The crackdown in the name of “security” is also denying the Kashmiri people access to medical care,” he added.
Bernard Sanders is an American politician who has served as the United States Senator from Vermont since 2007. Vermont’s at-large Congressman from 1991 to 2007, he is the longest serving independent in U.S. congressional history and a member of the Democratic caucus. Sanders ran unsuccessfully for the 2016 Democratic nomination for president and is running again in 2020.
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