Washington, Dec 27 (NationPress) An advocacy organization representing Indian Americans has raised alarms this week regarding online content aimed at their community, warning that such posts could result in genuine harm. They have called on social media platforms and law enforcement agencies to take action before the situation worsens.

The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC) has released multiple public statements indicating that the recent online discourse has shifted from political discussion to incitement, endangering community members.

“This is not a matter of ‘politics’ or ‘provocative speech,’” the organization asserted in a social media statement. “It constitutes incitement, and it endangers real individuals.”

The group has urged the FBI and other law enforcement entities to investigate the public activities of an individual accused of encouraging violence, including scrutinizing any potential coordination, funding sources, or networks that may be amplifying these threats. The council also called on the social media platform X to eliminate content that promotes violence and to suspend habitual offenders.

“Threats against any ethnic community are unacceptable. Not online. Not anywhere,” the organization emphasized.

This warning came after a noticeable increase in online interactions related to discussions about U.S. immigration policies, specifically the H-1B visa program, which permits American companies to employ foreign workers in specialized fields. Opponents of the program argue that it undermines U.S. workers, while advocates maintain it is crucial for fulfilling high-skilled job vacancies.

Rajeev Sharma, a founding member of the advocacy council, expressed concern that what started as a policy discussion had taken a disturbing turn.

He stated that he was “deeply unsettled and frustrated” by the transformation of a legitimate debate into “something significantly more sinister,” characterizing the rhetoric as dehumanizing and occasionally genocidal.

Other supporters of the council echoed these sentiments, commending Americans who defended the community and urging X to enforce its policies against violent threats.

In a distinct message, the advocacy council expressed gratitude towards those who advocated for Indian Americans.

“We want to extend our appreciation to EVERY AMERICAN who stood up for Indians in the U.S.,” the group stated. “Genocidal rhetoric has no place in America.”

Along with publicly denouncing online threats, the council distributed a draft charter to its members outlining its mission and long-term objectives. This document, referred to as a “prospective IAAC Charter,” was shared as a declaration of identity and purpose.

“This document aims to convey who we are and what we represent to a wider audience,” the statement urged supporters to share it within their communities.

“The founding members -- Sid, Rajeev, and myself -- find motivation daily, and we are incredibly thankful for your support and momentum,” the message concluded. “This is just the beginning.”

As discussions around immigration and economic policies persist ahead of the 2026 election cycle, advocacy organizations are vigilant for rhetoric that crosses the line from disagreement into what they perceive as dangerous language.

For the Indian American Advocacy Council, this week’s message was clear: policy discussions are valid, but calls for harm are not.

Rajeev Sharma, a co-founder associated with the IAAC, framed the larger conflict as a transition from a policy debate to something more hostile.

He expressed that he was “deeply unsettled and frustrated” by the “bastardization of what began as a legitimate discussion” regarding “the minimal abuse in H-1B policy” into “something much more sinister,” describing it as a “proxy surge of dehumanization and genocidal” rhetoric.

Another supporter, Sidharth, praised those who spoke out and urged X to suspend Matt Forney, stating: “It is HIGH TIME” for the platform to take action.

Forney, who has faced backlash in recent months for his anti-Indian remarks, incited further outrage this week following a Christmas Day post that was subsequently deleted, according to various media reports.