Unfounded, Baseless: India on UNHRC Chief’s Remarks on J&K, Manipur
India has strongly reacted to the recent statement made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHRC) Volker Türk on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Manipur. The country’s permanent representative to the UN, Arindam Bagchi, called the remarks “unfounded and baseless” and accused the UNHRC chief of “cherry-picking” issues.
Türk had expressed concerns over the restrictive laws in J&K, which were introduced after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. He also called for addressing the violence in Manipur, which has been a long-standing issue in the region. However, India has rejected the UNHRC chief’s statement, terming it as unwarranted interference in the country’s internal affairs.
“The world’s largest democracy continues to be a healthy, vibrant, and pluralistic society,” Bagchi said in a statement. “The remarks made by the UNHRC chief are unfounded and baseless, and are an attempt to create unnecessary controversy.”
India has maintained that the laws introduced in J&K are aimed at maintaining peace and stability in the region. The government has also taken several measures to ensure the protection of human rights, including the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission.
The UNHRC chief’s statement on Manipur is also seen as an attempt to interfere in the country’s internal affairs. Manipur has been facing a separatist movement for several decades, and the government has taken several measures to address the issue. However, the UNHRC chief’s call for addressing the violence in the region is seen as an attempt to undermine the country’s efforts to maintain peace and stability.
India has been at the forefront of promoting human rights and democratic values around the world. The country has also been a strong advocate for the UN’s human rights mechanisms and has actively participated in the UNHRC’s deliberations.
However, India has also been critical of the UNHRC’s approach to human rights issues. The country has accused the UNHRC of being biased and selective in its approach, and has called for a more balanced and nuanced approach to human rights issues.
In recent years, India has been facing criticism from the UNHRC over its human rights record. The UNHRC has expressed concerns over issues such as religious freedom, caste-based discrimination, and the rights of marginalized communities. However, India has maintained that it is addressing these issues and has taken several measures to promote human rights and democratic values.
The UNHRC chief’s statement on J&K and Manipur is seen as an attempt to undermine India’s efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region. India has called for a more balanced and nuanced approach to human rights issues, and has accused the UNHRC chief of “cherry-picking” issues.
In conclusion, India’s reaction to the UNHRC chief’s statement on J&K and Manipur is a clear indication of the country’s commitment to promoting human rights and democratic values. India has called for a more balanced and nuanced approach to human rights issues, and has accused the UNHRC chief of “cherry-picking” issues.
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