The Ministry of External Affairs ( MEA ) on Wednesday called the concerns expressed by the United Nations Human Rights Office over the Delhi protests “unwarranted” and “unacceptable”, accusing it of interfering in India’s internal affairs.
Responding to the remarks during a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) appeared to be following a selective approach in commenting on protests and law enforcement actions around the world.
The restrictions also came under legal scrutiny, with the Supreme Court intervening over curbs affecting public transport and calling for a balance between the right to protest and the need to prevent disruption to essential services.
“… the concerns expressed by OHCHR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights) are unwarranted and at the same time unacceptable because it amounts to interference in India’s internal affairs,” Jaiswal said.
