Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Joshi Statement on Mumbai Bombings

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Earlier today, the business district in India’s Mumbai was attacked with three separate bombs, leaving at least 21 people dead and many more injured. 

Colorado’s only member of the General Assembly born in India, State Rep. Janak Joshi, was raised in Gujarat, a neighboring state to Mumbai.  Joshi’s wife, Anjana, was raised in Mumbai, and the two still have family in the region. 

Joshi, R-Colorado Springs, released the following statement regarding today’s attacks:

“These attacks against the people of Mumbai and India are deplorable and cowardly. Indians and people 
throughout the world deserve to live in freedom and without fear.

“We extend our deepest sympathy to the people of India today.  Our hearts and prayers go to the victims and their families.”        

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