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Senator Rubio labels Indian protests as internal political issue
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio described the recent protests in India as a domestic political matter, emphasizing non-interference in the country's internal affairs.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, speaking on a television program, said the demonstrations taking place across several Indian cities are a matter of internal politics. He urged foreign governments to refrain from commenting on India's domestic affairs, stressing the principle of non-interference. Rubio's remarks come as the protests, sparked by various local grievances, have drawn international media attention. The senator did not elaborate on specific incidents but reiterated that external actors should respect India's sovereign decision‑making processes. His statement reflects a broader diplomatic stance that the United States often adopts regarding internal matters of other nations.