Washington DC: US Congressman Joe Wilson backed Indian Government’s decision to revoke Article 370 saying that India’s decision on it was to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to boost economic development.
While speaking at the US House of Representatives, Wilson recalled the ‘Howdy Modi’ event and said, “In September, it was extraordinary to be present in Houston for the Howdy Modi welcome of Prime Minister Modi by President Donald Trump. With 52,000 persons attending, it was the largest welcome event in American history for a head of state.”
“At the same time, Indian Parliament, with multiparty support, voided the constitutional autonomy of Kashmir, supporting the Prime Minister’s efforts to boost economic development, fight corruption and end gender, caste and religious discrimination,” he added.
Earlier in August, Wilson had visited Mumbai and paid respects at the locations of “Islamic extremist6 attacks of November 26, 2008”, which he termed as the “Indian equivalent of 9/11 mass murder”.
Wilson also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech in New Delhi and said that it was inspiring.
