They wrote that Modi’s regime brought about a communication blackout in Kashmir, Assam NRC where 1.9 million Indians have been stripped of citizenship, and 2002 Gujarat riots, which are reasons good enough for the foundation to rescind their award to Modi.



Talking about the riots, the letter read, “Modi was banned from entering the United States, the UK and Canada for 10 years until he acquired diplomatic immunity by becoming India's Prime Minister.”

The laureates appreciated the work by the foundation for improving the lives of many people in a sustainable manners and expressed admiration for Mahatma Gandhi for the way he built India. And so, they insisted that it was necessary to not give out this award and send out a powerful message that ‘Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation takes its aim of equity, justice, and human rights for all seriously.’