Russia claimed that the United States intended to interfere in India’s parliamentary elections and “unbalance” the political situation in India. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova also said in a media briefing that the US has yet to provide “credible evidence” of the involvement of Indian nationals in the attempted murder plot against Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Panun. said.
Referring to the US report on religious freedom in India, Zakharova said the US lacks understanding of India’s national spirit and history.
“The United States continues to make ‘baseless accusations’ regarding religious freedom,” RT News quoted Zakharova as saying. Zakharova called this “disrespectful” to India.
He further said, “The reason (behind the US accusation) is to unbalance the political situation in India and complicate the general election.”
In its latest report, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) criticized India for alleged violations of religious freedom and several other issues.
The report called for India and 16 other countries to be designated as “Countries of Particular Concern” for “engaging in or condoning particularly serious violations of the right to freedom of religion or belief.”
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly objected to this, calling the report “biased” and stating that USCIRF continues to “publish anti-India propaganda” disguised as part of the annual report. Ta.
Russian officials also denied US claims that Indian intelligence officials allegedly plotted the murder of Gurpatwant Singh Panun.
Zakharova said: “According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any credible evidence that Indian nationals were involved in the preparations for the specific Panunun killings. Speculation on this issue in the absence of evidence is It is unacceptable.”
