Desk: America has made its stand clear on the questions raised regarding CJP protests and human rights in India. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that this is India's internal matter, we will not interfere in it. Such demonstrations keep happening in America also. In fact, some Special Rapporteurs of the United Nations had expressed concern about police action and human rights during the protests in India. At the same time, 6 American MPs had demanded Marco Rubio to raise this issue.
On this, India gave a strong reply and said that the issue of human rights should not be used to create political pressure and target selected countries. Let us tell you that some Special Rapporteurs of the United Nations have raised questions regarding police action and human rights during the CJP protests in India. Experts expressed concern about the alleged use of force against protesters, detentions and restrictions imposed on demonstrations.
India has objected to the comments of UN Special Rapporteurs. India has said that human rights should not be used to create political pressure or target selected issues. India has also raised questions on presenting the country's image on the basis of unverified allegations. India says that issues related to human rights should be discussed on the basis of facts and no country should be selectively targeted.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reached Mumbai on October 20 on a three-day visit to India. During this, he met Foreign Minister S. Met Jaishankar. Issues related to India-US trade agreement, energy cooperation and security are being discussed during the tour. Rubio is also scheduled to visit the refinery of Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat. America is discussing options related to increasing energy cooperation with India and processing Venezuelan crude oil.