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Hurriyet leaders terms ‘October 27, 1947 a slur on face of Indian democracy'

Under cover of ‘false flag’ terrorist activity in IIOJK; India warns...

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13 years on, victims of Samjhauta Express tragedy mourn Indian ‘travesty...

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Modi’s rights abuses in spotlight ahead of UNGA address ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP):As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) forum in New York this week, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the international community to “spotlight the human rights abuses” of his government. The address of the Indian prime minister is expected to outline “global issues” and list his government’s “achievements on the domestic front”. But back home, the authorities are criticizing his government for politically motivated prosecutions, human rights abuse particularly against minorities and not allowing the watchdogs to monitor the grim situation. On September 22, the U.S. congressional briefing on ‘Religious freedom in India’ by the Human Rights Watch revealed an appalling record of the human rights violations by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The testimony of John Sifton, Asia Advocacy Director put forward “scathing criticism” of the Indian government’s assault on religious minorities in India. The U.S. congressmen were briefed that the attacks against religious minorities in India, especially Muslims, had increased especially since the BJP came to power in 2014. The testimony also documented the Indian laws and policies to discriminate against religious minorities, the bias against Muslims in the Indian justice system, ongoing clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP’s government’s empowering of vigilantes and crackdown on civil society for raising these issues. It was highlighted that the BJP leaders and affiliated groups had long stigmatized minority communities as a “threat to national security and to the Hindu way of life”, and making hate-filled remarks against Muslims around state and national elections. The experts are of the view that while the Indian citizens struggle to cope with the pandemic, their government spends on trophy projects. Such divisive politics has repeatedly drawn international criticism as the protests broke out by farmers and students to oppose state policies. The Modi government has adopted laws and policies that systematically discriminate against Muslims and other minorities. This divisive political discourse has served to normalize violence against minorities, especially Muslims, in India. The prejudices embedded in the government have infiltrated independent institutions, such as the police, empowering nationalist groups to threaten, harass, and attack religious minorities with impunity. The analysts believe that the “list of achievements” to be presented by the Indian prime minister at the UN forum and during the upcoming meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on September 24 “will not hide the failures of his government to protect human rights”. While Modi craves global recognition at the world stage, the legacy of the BJP government, mired in abuses, will continue to haunt at home.

Modi’s rights abuses in spotlight ahead of UNGA address

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Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses 76th session of the UNGA

A destabilised, chaotic Afghanistan can again emerge as a safe haven...

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India likely to face US sanctions over Russian S-400 missile systems...

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Elevated arsenic level in water puts Multanites' lives at risk

Elevated arsenic level in water puts Multanites’ lives at risk

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Canadian Sikhs perform mass prayer to support Sept 18 Khalistan Referendum...

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Pakistan’s future belongs to Gwadar emerging as ‘focal point of development’:...

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Jodhpur killings: 'Pakistan not to inch back in seeking justice for 11 Hindu nationals'

Jodhpur killings: ‘Pakistan not to inch back in seeking justice for...

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On Int’l Day, Pakistan calls for end to sexual crimes against...

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Exposed on backing terror outfits, Indian FM pays ‘face saving’ trips...

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17th extraordinary meeting of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers at Islamabad

RESOLUTION: OIC agrees to set up Humanitarian Trust Fund; launch food...

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‘India No.1 country in the world likely to witness a genocide’

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Death of 66 kids by Indian cough syrup in Gambia prompts...

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PM Imran, FM Qureshi most active global leaders fighting for Palestinian...

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World HR bodies call upon EU to reinforce rights agenda with Indian leaders

World HR bodies demand EU to reinforce rights agenda with Indian...

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Digital shopping revolution: E-commerce surges in Pakistan

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National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf addressing a press briefing at Foreign Office

A peace spoiler cannot act as a peacemaker: Dr Moeed Yusuf

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UN to examine India’s HR record Wednesday as stakeholders blow away...

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Combating twin challenges of desertification, food security through whopping plantation

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