Unfounded, Baseless: India on UNHRC Chief’s Remarks on J&K, Manipur
India has strongly refuted the recent remarks made by the United Nations Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, on the situations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Manipur. The UNHRC chief had expressed concerns over the restrictive laws in J&K and called for addressing the violence in Manipur. However, India has termed the statement as “unfounded and baseless” and has rejected the allegations.
The remarks were made by Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, during a press conference in Geneva. He expressed concerns over the restrictive laws in J&K, which he said were “affecting the fundamental rights of the people.” He also called for addressing the violence in Manipur, which has been a subject of concern for many years.
Reacting to the statement, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Arindam Bagchi, said that the remarks were “unfounded and baseless.” He stated that India is a healthy, vibrant, and pluralistic society and that the country is committed to protecting the rights of its citizens.
Bagchi also accused the UNHRC chief of “cherry-picking” facts and making sweeping allegations without considering the context. He said that India has made significant progress in recent years in terms of human rights and that the country is committed to continuing this progress.
The statement by the UNHRC chief has been widely criticized in India, with many seeing it as an interference in the country’s internal affairs. The government has been accused of suppressing dissent and human rights violations in J&K and Manipur, but India has denied these allegations.
The situation in J&K has been a subject of concern for many years, with many human rights groups and organizations accusing the government of suppressing dissent and violating human rights. The region has been under a strict lockdown since August 2019, when the government revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to J&K.
In recent years, there have been several reports of human rights violations in J&K, including the use of pellet guns and other forms of violence against protesters. However, the government has denied these allegations and has accused human rights groups of being biased and working against the interests of the country.
The situation in Manipur has also been a subject of concern, with many human rights groups accusing the government of suppressing dissent and violating human rights. The region has been plagued by insurgency and violence for many years, with many innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
In recent years, there have been several reports of human rights violations in Manipur, including the use of excessive force by security forces and the detention of civilians without charge or trial. However, the government has denied these allegations and has accused human rights groups of being biased and working against the interests of the country.
In conclusion, India has strongly refuted the recent remarks made by the UNHRC chief on the situations in J&K and Manipur. The country has termed the statement as “unfounded and baseless” and has rejected the allegations of human rights violations. India has made significant progress in recent years in terms of human rights and is committed to continuing this progress.
It is essential for the international community to understand the context of the situation in J&K and Manipur and not to make sweeping allegations without considering the facts. The government of India is committed to protecting the rights of its citizens and ensuring that the country remains a healthy, vibrant, and pluralistic society.
