Religious minority communities in India have endured incidents of harassment, discrimination, intimidation and violent attacks for decades, often with little hope for justice.

As we consider the shared values of the U.S. and India, due attention to the fundamental human right of religious freedom is of the utmost importance.

It is my sincere hope that every person in India will experience true freedom of faith, regardless of religion.

The Obama Justice Department has decided to cease the prosecution of the Muslim Brotherhood's U.S.-based front groups, identified as unindicted coconspirators in the Holy Land Foundation case - the largest terrorism finance case in U.S. history.

Intimidation, harassment and violence have no place in a democracy.

If ever these recommendations are to be considered it would clearly be a matter of religious discrimination and I think as far as the present human rights law is concerned it would be in breach of that as well.