USA MP Pramila Jayapal Received Death Threats
USA MP Pramila Jayapal received death threats and she has been threatened and asked to go to her own country.
Recently, there have been cases of hate speech against people of Indian origin in America. Now Indian-American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal has also received threats.
The MP has given this information on social media. She told that she has received objectionable messages on the phone.
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has said that she has been receiving derogatory and hate messages on the phone.
She is being asked to go to India. Jaipal has shared five audio messages on social media.
Pramila Jayapal shared the message on social media.
In the audio message, a man is threatening Jaipal to go to his country. She also threatens to face dire consequences if she does not do so.
The MP tweeted, ‘I shared these messages here because we cannot accept violence as a new normal for us.’
Let us tell you that 55-year-old Indian-American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal is the first Indian-American woman lawmaker to represent Seattle in the US House of Representatives.
The first one has also received death threats.
Pramila Jayapal has received death threats in the past as well. In late July, the man was arrested on charges of obscene talk and threats to the MP.
Guterres Visit Pakistan: UN Secretary-General arrives in Pakistan, and appeals to the international community for help.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday appealed to the world to help Pakistan.
Pakistan is currently reeling from devastating floods, which have killed thousands and affected over 33 million people.
Secretary General Guterres arrived in Pakistan today on a 2-day visit amidst the dire situation arising out of the floods in Pakistan.
Pakistan was struck by devastating floods.
About two weeks ago, Pakistan appealed for US$160 million to help those affected by the unprecedented rains and floods.
The floods have killed about 1,350 people across the country and have submerged a third of Pakistan since early June.
The US$160 million sought by the Pakistan government will provide food, water, emergency education, security, and health assistance to 5.2 million people.
