Indian Muslim Council-USA is the largest advocacy organization of Indian Muslims in the United States with 10 chapters across the nation.

The mission of Indian Muslim Council-USA is to promote peace, pluralism and social justice through strategic advocacy. IMC-USA non-profit organization established in August 2002.

History

After 2002 Gujarat Violence

2002 Gujarat violence

The 2002 Gujarat violence describes the Godhra train burning and resulting communal riots between Hindus and Muslims. On 27 February 2002 at Godhra City in the state of Gujarat, the Sabarmati Express train was attacked by a large Muslim mob in a conspiracy. But some authentic sources deny the claim...

, Muslims of Indian origin in USA created the organization to advocate minority rights in India.

Aims and Activities

The stated objectives are:

• To promote the common values of pluralism, tolerance, and respect for human rights that form the basis of the world's two largest secular democracies - the United States and India.
• To work towards increasing inter-faith and inter-community understanding in the United States, with particular focus on the Indian Diaspora with a view to safeguard individuals and societal institutions from infiltration by divisive and hate-filled ideologies.
• To provide a platform for increasing education and awareness about issues of interest to the Indian community in the United States.
• To build alliances and relationships with all individuals and groups who share our basic values, in order to work together for achieving the above objectives.
• To provide a responsible voice for the Indian Muslim Diaspora in the United States in their quest for all of the above objectives.