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India rebuffs UN rights office criticism of Delhi protests, calls concerns misplaced
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:42 AM
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The Indian embassy rejected remarks by the UN human rights office on the recent Delhi protests, labeling the concerns as misplaced and emphasizing constitutional guarantees for peaceful assembly.
New Delhi – The Ministry of External Affairs, through the Indian embassy, has dismissed the United Nations human rights office's recent remarks on the protests that took place in Delhi, describing the concerns as misplaced. The embassy reiterated that the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, but this right can be subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order.
The UN office had expressed apprehension that the handling of the demonstrations might have infringed on civil liberties. In response, Indian officials emphasized that any restrictions imposed were lawful, proportionate, and aimed at maintaining public safety and order.
India's diplomatic stance underscores its view that internal law‑and‑order matters fall within its sovereign jurisdiction, and external commentary should respect that framework. The embassy urged the UN body to consider the constitutional provisions and the context of the protests before drawing conclusions.
No further details were provided regarding specific incidents or any potential investigations, and the Indian government signalled that it remains committed to upholding democratic rights while ensuring public peace.
The UN office had expressed apprehension that the handling of the demonstrations might have infringed on civil liberties. In response, Indian officials emphasized that any restrictions imposed were lawful, proportionate, and aimed at maintaining public safety and order.
India's diplomatic stance underscores its view that internal law‑and‑order matters fall within its sovereign jurisdiction, and external commentary should respect that framework. The embassy urged the UN body to consider the constitutional provisions and the context of the protests before drawing conclusions.
No further details were provided regarding specific incidents or any potential investigations, and the Indian government signalled that it remains committed to upholding democratic rights while ensuring public peace.