Washington: During Modi's visit to United States, several Indian communities in US held protest outside White House, including Indian-origin Sikhs, Muslims and Christian communities residing in America.

American Sikh community, Indian American Council and Veterans for Peace were chanting slogans vehemently. Sikh For Justice and other organisations also joined in intense chants outside White House.

Protesters included Indian-origin Sikhs, Muslims and Christian communities residing in America. Demonstrators raised banners against Modi, criticising India's danger and Hindu extremism.

While talking to media protestors said that Gujarat massacre during Modi's tenure is shameful chapter in human history. Moreover, Sikh protesters held Modi directly responsible for mass killings of Sikhs in India.

Furthermore, American Christian community expressed concern over ongoing targeted killings of Christian minority in Munnar Town of India.

Protesters demanded accountability for Gujarat riots, Hindu extremism and suppression of press freedom.