India summons US State Department official over call for fair legal treatment of arrested opposition leader | CNN
India condemns US for comments on opposition leader's arrest, citing sovereignty and internal affairs.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The Ministry of External Affairs in India has rebuked the US State Department for calling for a fair legal process for opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal after his recent arrest. The Ministry asserts that nations should respect the sovereignty and internal affairs of others, especially in the case of democracies. Kejriwal, a vocal critic of Prime Minister Modi, was arrested following a raid, sparking claims of political motivation. This incident comes amid tensions ahead of India’s upcoming elections, with opposition parties accusing the ruling BJP of financial interference. Amnesty International warns of a government crackdown on opposition figures and parties, expressing concerns about human rights violations.