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India Criticises UN Over ‘Selective Targeting’ Amid Protest Crackdown
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 04:47 AM
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India has condemned the United Nations for what it calls selective targeting, following expert warnings about a crackdown on protests. The criticism comes as India faces international scrutiny over its domestic security measures.
India’s foreign ministry released a statement today, accusing the United Nations of selective targeting in its recent reports on civil unrest. The criticism was prompted by experts who highlighted a growing crackdown on protests across the country.
The statement underscored India’s view that international scrutiny is uneven and that the UN’s focus on India’s protest situation is disproportionate. It called for a more balanced approach in addressing human rights concerns.
In the wake of the experts’ warnings, India has reiterated its commitment to maintaining public order while respecting citizens’ rights. The government maintains that its security measures are lawful and aimed at preventing violence.
The UN’s latest report cited several instances of police action against demonstrators, which India disputes as being misrepresented. The diplomatic spat highlights the tension between national sovereignty and global human‑rights advocacy.
India’s remarks come as the country prepares to host the next UN General Assembly session, where the issue of protest suppression may be revisited.
The statement underscored India’s view that international scrutiny is uneven and that the UN’s focus on India’s protest situation is disproportionate. It called for a more balanced approach in addressing human rights concerns.
In the wake of the experts’ warnings, India has reiterated its commitment to maintaining public order while respecting citizens’ rights. The government maintains that its security measures are lawful and aimed at preventing violence.
The UN’s latest report cited several instances of police action against demonstrators, which India disputes as being misrepresented. The diplomatic spat highlights the tension between national sovereignty and global human‑rights advocacy.
India’s remarks come as the country prepares to host the next UN General Assembly session, where the issue of protest suppression may be revisited.