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India slams UN racial discrimination report as ‘politically motivated’
India slams UN racial discrimination report as ‘politically motivated’
India has described as 'politically motivated' and 'highly malicious' a UN committee's report on alleged racial discrimination in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs said India participated in the review in…
India has described as 'politically motivated' and 'highly malicious' a UN committee's report on alleged racial discrimination in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs said India participated in the review in a spirit of constructive engagement and highlighted its constitutional safeguards, legal framework, pluralism and efforts to protect disadvantaged communities.
In other news, GIVA Jewellery withdrew its Kriti Sanon ad after backlash over her attire, which critics called against Indian culture. At least 19 people died in Nepal floods, with 105 Indians missing. Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta urged the Chief Justice of India to replace the acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, alleging misuse of administrative powers.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India has a history of pushing back against UN human rights bodies, arguing that such reports are selective and ignore its constitutional protections. The country has faced criticism from UN committees on issues ranging from citizenship laws to minority rights, but has consistently rejected their findings as biased. The MEA's strong language suggests this report touched on politically sensitive areas, likely including caste-based discrimination, which the government does not recognise as racial discrimination under international law. The next step will be India's formal response to the committee, expected within the UN's reporting cycle.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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