If there are no human rights, it's not a democracy: PM Modi's pushback on human rights questions
1 year, 6 months ago

If there are no human rights, it's not a democracy: PM Modi's pushback on human rights questions

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on an official visit to the United States of America, hailed India’s democracy and its democratic values amid questions about the country’s human rights record. This comes at a time when as many as 75 members of the United States Congress - 18 US Senators and 57 members of the House of Representatives – all from the ruling Democratic Party, wrote a letter to Biden, drawing his attention to reports reflecting “troubling signs” in India and urged the President to raise the matter with Prime Minister Modi. — Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib June 20, 2023 “Prime Minister Modi’s government has repressed religious minorities, emboldened violent Hindu nationalist groups, and targeted journalists/human rights advocates with impunity. Prime Minister Modi’s government has repressed religious minorities, emboldened violent Hindu nationalist groups, and targeted journalists/human rights advocates with impunity.

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PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Shirdi/Kolhapur: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservations. Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi because he wants a caste census to be conducted, she alleged while canvassing for MVA for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra …

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi “made Islamophobic remarks” in 110 out of the 173 speeches he delivered during the recent Lok Sabha election campaign, according to an analysis conducted by the Human Rights Watch. Hate speech “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 electoral campaign frequently used hate speech against Muslims and other minorities,” the global rights body said in a statement. “The …

Manmohan Singh accuses PM Modi of lowering gravity of PM's office: 'No PM has uttered such hateful words'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh accuses PM Modi of lowering gravity of PM's office: 'No PM has uttered such hateful words'

India TV News  

Punjab Lok Sabha elections: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh came down heavily on Narendra Modi and accused him of lowering the dignity of public discourse and the gravity of PM's office. Manmohan Singh also targeted the BJP government over Agniveer scheme and appealed Punjab voters to expose them. 'PM Modi indulged in most vicious form of hate speeches' Mounting an …

PM Modi on polarisation charge: 'Never spoke against minorities, but will not accept any special citizens'
7 months ago

PM Modi on polarisation charge: 'Never spoke against minorities, but will not accept any special citizens'

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party has “not just today but never” acted against minorities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that he is not ready to accept anyone as “special citizens”. The Prime Minister accused the Congress of constantly violating the secular spirit of the Constitution and said that his campaign speeches are aimed at exposing …

PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches
8 months ago

PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his charges that the Congress intended to redistribute both wealth and reservation benefits to Muslims on Tuesday, reiterating comments first made on Sunday, that have caused a political firestorm over the past two days. In Tonk, at his last scheduled rally in Rajasthan which has 13 of its 25 seats going to the …

Elections 2024 April 23 highlights: PM Modi on Hanuman Chalisa, plays down ‘400-plus’ slogan, fact-check on his speech in Rajasthan and more.
8 months ago

Elections 2024 April 23 highlights: PM Modi on Hanuman Chalisa, plays down ‘400-plus’ slogan, fact-check on his speech in Rajasthan and more.

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 23 said the Congress tried to extend reservation on the basis of religion and give it to Muslims, and once again accused the party of hatching a “deep conspiracy” to snatch people’s wealth and distribute it among “select” people. Editorial | Recourse to hate: On the Prime Minister’s speech in Rajasthan Congress spokesperson Supriya …

PM Modi’s Rajasthan rally remarks spark political firestorm
8 months ago

PM Modi’s Rajasthan rally remarks spark political firestorm

Hindustan Times  

A massive political row erupted on Monday as Opposition leaders from across parties — including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge — targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for comments that he made in a public rally on Sunday, suggesting that the Congress intended to redistribute public wealth to Muslims. The Congress complaint highlighted one part of Modi’s speech in which he said: …

For Modi’s men, Constitution is a piece of paper worth nothing, alleges Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
8 months ago

For Modi’s men, Constitution is a piece of paper worth nothing, alleges Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi

The Hindu  

All India Congress Committee general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s men speak haughtily about changing the Constitution that was written with the blood of the nation’s freedom fighters and martyrs. “They treat the Constitution of India that upholds our rights of liberty, equality, and brotherhood as an instrument of their own greed and ambition …

’Some people backward not by birth…: Akhilesh Yadav on Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at PM
10 months, 2 weeks ago

’Some people backward not by birth…: Akhilesh Yadav on Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at PM

Live Mint  

During his visit to Varanasi on Thursday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made an indirect remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Modi was not an OBC by birth but his caste was included in the OBC list during the Bharatiya Janata Party government's tenure in Gujarat. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had targeted PM …

‘Democracy, rights regular part of conversation’: Blinken on India under PM Modi
11 months ago

‘Democracy, rights regular part of conversation’: Blinken on India under PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday praised India's impressive achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as an "extraordinary success story." U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during the plenary session at the Congress Hall during the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. …

'Modi Govt Most Vilified': Top Minister On 'Freedom To Abuse' | Hardeep Puri Interview
1 year ago

'Modi Govt Most Vilified': Top Minister On 'Freedom To Abuse' | Hardeep Puri Interview

Hindustan Times  

'Modi Govt Most Vilified': Top Minister On 'Freedom To Abuse' | Hardeep Puri Interview Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has trashed the charge that Narendra Modi's Government at centre is intolerant towards criticism and dissent and that it is cracking down on opposition, journalists and activists for taking on the government. He spoke to Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha and said …

Ashok Gehlot's ‘dignity’ attack at PM Modi over ‘moorkh’ jab at Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Ashok Gehlot's ‘dignity’ attack at PM Modi over ‘moorkh’ jab at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi lowered the dignity of his post by calling Rahul Gandhi 'moorkhon ke sardar'. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of Rahul Gandhi as the latter will become the prime minister of the country in 2024. On Tuesday, PM Modi called Gandhi the …

'Will continue to engage with India on human rights issues': US envoy
1 year, 5 months ago

'Will continue to engage with India on human rights issues': US envoy

India Today  

India and the United States will work together to “defend democracy” and resist “coercion” said US envoy to India Eric Garcetti, as he spoke about the two nations becoming the main vectors to providing “stability” and “choice” against an aggressive China or other authoritarian regimes. He said, “Today, global supply chains feel more brittle; our security and national borders can’t …

'Unacceptable': White House condemns 'harassment' of reporter who questioned PM Modi on minority rights
1 year, 5 months ago

'Unacceptable': White House condemns 'harassment' of reporter who questioned PM Modi on minority rights

Firstpost  

The White House has condemned as “totally unacceptable” what the Wall Street Journal has called the “intense online harassment” of its reporter Sabrina Siddiqui, who had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question on minority rights in India during his joint press conference with President Joe Biden in the US last week. And it’s antithetical to the very principles of …

News Analysis: The inconvenient truth that haunted Indian Prime Minister Modi’s White House visit
1 year, 6 months ago

News Analysis: The inconvenient truth that haunted Indian Prime Minister Modi’s White House visit

LA Times  

President Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Thursday despite the Hindu nationalist’s troubling record on religious and free speech rights. Last year, 10 human rights and democracy organizations called out Modi’s government for targeting journalists, saying it had “emboldened Hindu nationalists to threaten, harass, and abuse journalists critical of the Indian government, both online …

'If I had a conversation with PM Modi...': Obama, hours before Modi-Biden statement
1 year, 6 months ago

'If I had a conversation with PM Modi...': Obama, hours before Modi-Biden statement

India Today  

Just hours before a joint press statement by US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former US President Barack Obama, in an interview on Thursday, said that Biden should mention the issue of "protection of Muslim minorities" in India, during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/3LeTtmAiU0 — Supriya Shrinate June 22, 2023 PM ON MINORITIES IN …

'No ifs and buts on terrorism': PM Modi tells US Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

'No ifs and buts on terrorism': PM Modi tells US Congress

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there can be "no ifs or buts" in dealing with terrorism and sought action against state sponsors of terrorism, in a veiled attack on Pakistan. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a joint meeting of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2023. In his address to the Joint Meeting of …

PM Modi’s U.S. visit yields many vital agreements
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s U.S. visit yields many vital agreements

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden marked what they have described as a new stage in the India-U.S. relationship, as Mr. Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the White House’s South Lawn by Mr. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on a drizzly Thursday morning. “After becoming the Prime Minister, I have come here many times, …

Barack Obama talks of ‘Muslim minorities in India' as PM Modi meets Joe Biden. Congress reacts
1 year, 6 months ago

Barack Obama talks of ‘Muslim minorities in India' as PM Modi meets Joe Biden. Congress reacts

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after former US president Barack Obama, in an interview, spoke about the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India. Obama said that if a US president meets with Modi, the “protection of the Muslim minority in a majority-Hindu India” is worth mentioning. At least that’s what the …

PM Modi’s U.S. visit Day 3 updates | Biden, Modi address guests, raise ‘no alcohol’ toast at White House state dinner
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s U.S. visit Day 3 updates | Biden, Modi address guests, raise ‘no alcohol’ toast at White House state dinner

The Hindu  

In his address to the Joint Meeting of the U.S. Congress, Prime Minister on Thursday sought action against state sponsors of terrorism, in a veiled attack on Pakistan. We must overcome all such forces sponsoring and exporting terror,” PM Modi said in his 60-minute address in English. Earlier on Thursday, India and the U.S. announced a number of agreements on …

‘Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib spitting poison by not attending PM Modi's US Congress address’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib spitting poison by not attending PM Modi's US Congress address’

Firstpost  

Muslim Congresswomen who have decided to boycott PM Modi’s joint session address of the US Congress are “spitting poison” and “showing wrong picture of India under their hate agenda”, said Atif Rasheed, former vice chairman of the National Commission for Minorities. Two Muslim Congresswomen from the US Democratic Party - Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib - announced that they won’t …

These lawmakers are skipping PM Modi's US Congress address | Who are they?
1 year, 6 months ago

These lawmakers are skipping PM Modi's US Congress address | Who are they?

Hindustan Times  

US lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamie Raskin would not be attending the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s joint congressional address, alleging that the ‘Modi-led union government in India has repressed religious minorities’. Read here: 'I live freely in PM Modi's India': Muslim leader's reply to US lawmaker Ilhan Omar A total of 75 Democratic senators and members …

'I live freely in PM Modi's India': Muslim leader's reply to US lawmaker Ilhan Omar
1 year, 6 months ago

'I live freely in PM Modi's India': Muslim leader's reply to US lawmaker Ilhan Omar

Hindustan Times  

Ahad of PM Modi's address to a joint session of the US Congress, two Muslim Congresswomen from the US Democratic Party announced that they won't be attending PM Modi's speech as 'Modi's government has repressed religious minorities'. You are showing a wrong picture of India under your hate agenda, former vice chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, Atif Rasheed …

‘No space for discrimination’ in India: Modi amid rights concerns
1 year, 6 months ago

‘No space for discrimination’ in India: Modi amid rights concerns

Al Jazeera  

As Joe Biden hosts the Indian PM, rights advocates question the Democratic president’s decision to honour the Hindu nationalist leader. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied that discrimination against minorities has existed under his government during a news conference with United States President Joe Biden. We live democracy, and our ancestors have actually put words to this concept.” As …

PM Modi’s U.S. visit | Activists ask Biden to publicly rebuke Modi over human rights
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s U.S. visit | Activists ask Biden to publicly rebuke Modi over human rights

The Hindu  

Rights advocates in Washington demanded that President Joe Biden publicly call out what they described as India's deteriorating human rights record, saying the U.S. approach of raising the issue in private with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a failure. Critics of the Modi government's human rights record have cited less press freedom, restrictions on minority religious rights and other …

Welcome Modi but raise concerns: 75 US Senators, Congressional reps tell Biden
1 year, 6 months ago

Welcome Modi but raise concerns: 75 US Senators, Congressional reps tell Biden

Hindustan Times  

Asking President Joe Biden to strengthen India-America ties but also talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit about India’s recent democratic record, 75 United States Senators and Congressional representatives of the Democratic Party have written a letter to Biden outlining their areas of concern. “That is why we respectfully request that — in addition to the many …

Critics decry Modi’s US visit as he begins day with UN yoga event
1 year, 6 months ago

Critics decry Modi’s US visit as he begins day with UN yoga event

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off a controversial visit to the United States by hosting a United Nations yoga event. “It’s really just creating cultural soft power for him to go back to India and say, ‘Look … I’m this person who has put Hinduism on the world stage,’ even though what he’s really done …

What’s behind Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit?
1 year, 6 months ago

What’s behind Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit?

Al Jazeera  

The US is seeking stronger ties with India, which it sees as a vital ally in efforts to contain China’s rise. The administration of United States President Joe Biden is scheduled to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an official visit later this week, as the two countries strengthen their ties amid shared antipathy towards China’s growing influence. In …

Biden will not ‘lecture’ Modi on human rights, says White House
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden will not ‘lecture’ Modi on human rights, says White House

Al Jazeera  

The US president is under pressure by fellow Democrats to bring up India’s rights situation and attacks on minorities in his talks with Modi. US President Joe Biden has welcomed India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi for two days of talks that the White House sees as bolstering “one of the defining partnerships of our age,” despite continuing concerns about human …

Religious intolerance, press freedom: 75 US lawmakers ask Biden to raise rights issues with PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Religious intolerance, press freedom: 75 US lawmakers ask Biden to raise rights issues with PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Dozens of U.S. President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats urged him on Tuesday to raise human rights issues with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Washington this week, according to a letter sent to Biden. "And we ask that, during your meeting with Prime Minister Modi, you discuss the full range of issues important to a successful, strong, …

PM Modi’s U.S. visit | Dozens of U.S. lawmakers ask Biden to raise democracy, rights concerns with Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s U.S. visit | Dozens of U.S. lawmakers ask Biden to raise democracy, rights concerns with Modi

The Hindu  

More than 70 American Senators and Representatives have written to U.S. President Joe Biden on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Washington DC for a state visit, asking Mr. Biden to raise concerns around democratic norms and human rights in India with Mr. Modi. “A series of independent, credible reports reflect troubling signs in India toward the …

'Hindus for Human Rights' proudly flaunts its anti-Modi toolkit as it tries to organise protests against PM Modi during his US visit
1 year, 6 months ago

'Hindus for Human Rights' proudly flaunts its anti-Modi toolkit as it tries to organise protests against PM Modi during his US visit

Op India  

The dubious organisation ‘Hindus for Human Rights’ has come up with a “special toolkit” to propagate against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a State Visit to the US. Source: HfHR Titled “Modi Protest Toolkit”, the 24-page document is freely and openly available on HfHR’s website. Source: HfHR Source: HfHR About Hindus for Human Rights Rahul Gandhi was …

Biden is ready to fete India’s leader, looking past Modi’s human rights record and ties to Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden is ready to fete India’s leader, looking past Modi’s human rights record and ties to Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is, on many counts, a curious choice for President Joe Biden to honor with a state visit. And India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, has espoused a worldview in which there are no allies or friends, only “frenemies.” But Biden, who will welcome Modi to the White House on Thursday for a state visit, …

India and U.S. share democratic values on democracy, diversity: PM Modi ahead of state visit
1 year, 6 months ago

India and U.S. share democratic values on democracy, diversity: PM Modi ahead of state visit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington this week will reinforce shared democratic “values” between India and the United States, he said as he left for New York and Washington, and said that the “there is an unprecedented trust” between the two countries today. Officials said discussions were on about the site of an upcoming Memorial wall for fallen United …

India’s Modi faces human rights criticism ahead of US visit
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Modi faces human rights criticism ahead of US visit

Al Jazeera  

India’s prime minister will attend a state dinner at the White House this week as the two countries seek greater ties. The administration of President Joe Biden is preparing to host a state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, paying little mind to critics who say the United States is turning a blind eye to human rights …

India’s Modi on way to US for first state visit since becoming PM
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Modi on way to US for first state visit since becoming PM

Al Jazeera  

Visit comes as rights groups and political opponents accuse Modi of stifling dissent and pursuing anti-Muslim policies back home. Visit amid rights concerns Modi’s three-day visit to the US comes amid human rights groups and political opponents accusing the Indian leader of stifling dissent and pursuing divisive policies that discriminate against Muslims and other minorities. Elaine Pearson, Asia director for …

Rights groups to screen BBC film on Modi before White House visit
1 year, 6 months ago

Rights groups to screen BBC film on Modi before White House visit

Al Jazeera  

Two human rights groups have invited policymakers, journalists and analysts to a screening in Washington of a BBC documentary on Narendra Modi that questions the Indian prime minister’s leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots, ahead of his state visit to the White House. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have scheduled the private screening for June 20, two days ahead …

Indian-American LGBTQ members request PM Modi to support equal rights in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian-American LGBTQ members request PM Modi to support equal rights in India

India TV News  

In a new move, Indian-American LGBTQ members have requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support the equal rights of the queer community in India. I would urge Prime Minister Modi to support this, to support the equal rights of the LGBTQ community in India and to understand that our children and LGBTQ folks are entitled to equal rights because we …

RTI activist arrested for derogatory post on PM Modi, Amit Shah: Mumbai cops
1 year, 6 months ago

RTI activist arrested for derogatory post on PM Modi, Amit Shah: Mumbai cops

India TV News  

A Right to Information activist was arrested by Mumbai police on Saturday for making "derogatory" remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. The accused made alleged "derogatory" remarks about the Prime Minister and other leaders in a Facebook post, according to a Mumbai police official. On Friday, a man called the Delhi …

India witnessed ‘targeted attack’ on religious minorities in 2022, US State Department report says
1 year, 7 months ago

India witnessed ‘targeted attack’ on religious minorities in 2022, US State Department report says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attacks on members of religious …

Indian opposition lawmakers rally against Modi government
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian opposition lawmakers rally against Modi government

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 100 Indian opposition lawmakers, including members of the …

US report lists ’significant human rights’ abuses in India
1 year, 9 months ago

US report lists ’significant human rights’ abuses in India

Live Mint  

The annual US report on human rights practices released on Monday listed "significant human rights issues" and abuses in India, including reported targeting of religious minorities, dissidents and journalists, the U.S. State Department said. Significant human rights issues in India have included credible reports of the government or its agents conducting extrajudicial killings; torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment …

PM Modi's veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi: 'Unfortunate, some people in London…'
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi's veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi: 'Unfortunate, some people in London…'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without naming him as he said some people in London questioned India's democracy -- the same land where there is a statue of Guru Basaveshwara. I was fortunate enough to be invited to London to unveil the statute of Bhagwan Basaveshwara," PM Modi said as …

‘We support importance of free press around the world’: U.S. on India banning BBC documentary on PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We support importance of free press around the world’: U.S. on India banning BBC documentary on PM Modi

The Hindu  

Describing India banning the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a matter of press freedom, the U.S. State Department said that it is high time to highlight the importance of democratic principles like freedom of expression and make it a point around the world as well as in India. Ned Price, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, in a …

India intensified crackdown on activists, media in 2022: Human Rights Watch report
1 year, 11 months ago

India intensified crackdown on activists, media in 2022: Human Rights Watch report

The Hindu  

The Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2023 said that Indian authorities had “intensified and broadened” their crackdown on activist groups and the media through 2022, adding that the “Hindu nationalist” Bharatiya Janata Party-led government used “abusive and discriminatory policies to repress Muslims and other minorities”. “The BJP government’s promotion of Hindu majoritarian ideology provokes authorities and supporters to engage in …

Modi rules like the British; divides Indians, loots wealth: Rahul
2 years, 3 months ago

Modi rules like the British; divides Indians, loots wealth: Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanyakumari: Surpassing the expectations of the most ardent of his followers and belying disparaging criticism from rivals, Rahul Gandhi launched his life’s biggest political activity — a walk from Kanyakumari to Kashmir that will stretch non-stop for 200-odd days, to try to change the opinion of a majority of Indians about their biggest current political icon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. …

US Congress' Report: India Is Failing At Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
2 years, 3 months ago

US Congress' Report: India Is Failing At Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression

The Quint  

A report released by the Congressional Research Service reveals the crumbling effect of disintegration of religious freedom and freedom of expression in India. This public policy research institute of the United States Congress also sheds light on efforts to dismantle freedom of the press and civil society in India. As per the CRS, "the scope and scale of such abuses …

‘Absolute hypocrisy,’ say activists on Zubair’s arrest as India commits to freedom of speech at G7 meet
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Absolute hypocrisy,’ say activists on Zubair’s arrest as India commits to freedom of speech at G7 meet

The Hindu  

Condemning the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, a group of activists on Tuesday said it was "absolute hypocrisy" of the government that his arrest came on a day India committed at the G7 Summit to defend democratic principles and protect the freedom of expression. Criticising the arrests, All India Progressive Women's Association member Kavita Krishnan alleged it was …

US panel calls on Biden to sanction India over sliding religious freedom under Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

US panel calls on Biden to sanction India over sliding religious freedom under Modi

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In its 2022 report, published on Monday, the bipartisan …

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