"I’m not working for Muslims, Hindus, or Christians, I’m working for the rule of law. I’m working for justice, for liberty, for freedom. If one is not free, then none are free." – Ajit Sahi, Indian American Muslim Council
Ajit Sahi exemplifies the courage and diversity of the people we are honored to work with around the world. As a person of the Hindu faith from India, he now works for a Muslim organization that works to advance greater protection and justice for persecuted communities in India. As such, he is in a unique position to speak to the need for greater religious freedom for people of all faiths there.
In my conversation with him, Ajit explains how the Hindu nationalist ideology arose historically and now guides the current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the Hindu party in India, and its detrimental effects on minority faith communities.
As Ajit fights against the discriminatory laws and violence exacerbated by some people of his own faith, he has emerged as a champion of religious freedom and advocate of human rights. Ajit recognizes that there are two interpretations of Hinduism – one of discrimination and caste, and the alternative given by Mahatma Gandhi – one of equality. Join us to hear more about the fascinating parallels and forecast Ajit presents for the future of India and how he is working to support Gandhi’s vision of a more united and peaceful India.
Watch the interview on Hardwired's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/shcnxeWMJVo
Ajit Sahi is the Advocacy Director of the Indian American Muslim Council located in Washington, D.C. He has been a journalist for over twenty years. He is originally from India and as a Hindu advocates for the fair treatment of all faiths in India.