India tells UN human rights must not become a tool of political pressure
- India told the UN Third Committee on Tuesday that human rights must not be a tool of political pressure.
- MEA Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar said unverified allegations must not be used to characterise India.
- This followed over 20 UN experts criticising a “heavy-handed police response” to youth-led Delhi protests.
- India earlier called a UN expert’s report 'hearsay' and the rights office’s remarks unacceptable interference.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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