India rejects UN committee's allegations of human rights abuses against ethnic, religious groups
India rejected a UN committee report alleging discrimination and human rights violations against various ethnic and religious groups in the country. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination flagged concerns over Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Rohingya refugees, and called for action against "hate crimes." India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the report as "politically motivated" and "highly malicious," stating that India's constitutional safeguards, legal framework, and pluralism protect disadvantaged communities. India will formally respond to the observations through established procedures.
Key Points
- India rejected a UN committee report alleging discrimination and human rights abuses against ethnic and religious groups.
- The UN Committee flagged concerns over Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Rohingya refugees.
- India's External Affairs Ministry termed the report "politically motivated" and "highly malicious."
- India emphasized its constitutional safeguards, robust legal framework, and pluralism in protecting disadvantaged communities.
Exam Facts
- The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued the report.
- External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the statement.
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