US Raises Alarm on India’s Human Rights Record

The latest bi-annual report from the US Department of State has cast a stark light on the concerning state of human rights in India. In a chilling revelation, the report outlines a distressing narrative of systematic oppression and violence against minorities, with Manipur state emerging as a focal point for egregious violations. From the loss of hundreds of lives to the displacement of tens of thousands, the situation in Manipur paints a harrowing picture of suffering and despair. Reports of rape, attacks on places of worship, and extrajudicial killings further underscore the severity of the situation, indicating a troubling trend of state-sanctioned abuses. The report also sheds light on the ongoing violence in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and other troubled regions, pointing to a pervasive pattern of rights violations. Perhaps most alarming is the apparent lack of meaningful government action to address these grave injustices, as highlighted in the report’s findings. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, urging for immediate and comprehensive measures to rectify the systemic issues fueling these human rights violations.