A group of Indian journalists and commentators known for their usual rhetoric against Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a recent event in the United States organized by Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) – an advocacy group co-founded by activist Sunita Vishwanath, who has been associated with George Soros’s Open Society Foundation.
The event, titled “Journalism in Today’s India: A Conversation with Veteran Journalists,” was held on 19 October 2025, in Palo Alto, California. It was jointly organized by the Association for India’s Development (AID) and featured seven speakers: Anand Vardhan Singh, Abhay Dubey, Ashutosh, Rakesh Pathak, Sheetal P. Singh, Rajkeshwar Singh, and Gyanesh Tiwari.
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Seven known anti-Modivoices, including @ashutosh83B & Abhay Dubey, attended a US event by “Hindus for Human Rights”, founded by Sunita Vishwanath, a Soros-funded activist infamous for her anti-India tirades
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Promotional material for the event said discussions would focus on “media freedom, truth-telling, and navigating political pressures and censorship.” However, social media users have questioned the timing and funding behind the journalists’ extended foreign stay, several of whom have been touring or stationed in the US for weeks, reportedly for the second time this year.
The participation of Uttar Pradesh–based journalists in particular has drawn attention ahead of the state’s upcoming elections.
HfHR – An Organization With Terror And Soros Links Behind
Sunita Vishwanath, a key figure behind the event, is known for her activism against the Indian government. She co-founded HfHR in 2019 alongside groups like the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) and the Organization for Minorities of India (OFMI), both of which have been linked to Islamist advocacy and have actively protested Modi’s international visits.
IAMC is associated with groups like ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America), known for ties to Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami and promoting anti-India propaganda.
IAMC’s Executive Director, Rasheed Ahmed, also leads IMANA (Islamic Medical Association of North America), implicated for alleged misuse of funds involving links to Pakistani officials and terrorist organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Vishwanath’s NGO, Women for Afghan Women, has received funding from George Soros’s Open Society Foundation, raising concerns about the financial backing of such initiatives.
The event also highlighted the political network opposing Modi. Vishwanath previously hosted Rahul Gandhi during his 2023 US visit.
She has also publicly supported Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York City mayoral candidate accused of anti-Hindu activism.
Mamdani, who recently attempted to appeal to Hindu voters through temple visits, has a record of leading protests against the Ayodhya Ram Temple, which he labeled a “fascist atrocity,” and aligning with Khalistani separatists.
He participated in a protest where slogans of “Hindus are bastards” were echoing. He demonized the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. And who were his allies? Not progressive idealists, but Khalistani separatists! Nice company he keeps.
NYC Candidate for Mayor Zohran Mamdani led a mob of protestors in Times Square calling Hindus as bastards and heaping abuses upon Lord Rama, who is worshipped by Hindus
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— Journalist V (@OnTheNewsBeat) May 17, 2025
Mamdani is just following the well-worn playbook of the left: patronize the Hindus for a photo-op while advancing policies that would cripple them.
This is a man who has publicly labeled India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, a “war criminal.”
Zohran Mamdani’s view on Narendra Modi
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Mamdani often conflates Hindus with India’s ruling BJP, turning political dissent into religious animosity. When fellow politicians like Jennifer Rajkumar and Kevin Thomas refused to denounce PM Modi during his 2023 New York visit, Mamdani labeled them as complicit, again stoking intra-community rifts.
His hatred for Hindus mirrors his hatred for Jews, both are enemies in the Islamist worldview.
It is this Mamdani that Sunita Vishwanath supports and what does she and her organisation Hindus For Human Rights conduct? An event on journalism in India – that too in American soil! Sunita is an activist linked to anti-India initiatives like the “Dismantling Global Hindutva” conference. Vishwanath is associated with groups like ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America), known for ties to Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami and promoting anti-India propaganda.
Here is a quick look at how Sunita is connected to Jihadi networks such as IAMC and the Soros Foundation.
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