FOUND: Uscirf - You Need To See This

USCIRF seeks revocation of RSS chief Bhagwat's visa ahead of New York event

A US advisory body urged the Trump administration to revoke RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visa. The organization cited alleged violent attacks by RSS subgroups against minorities. India rejected these claims, calling the body biased and lacking credibility. The X handle of the New York event host became unavailable shortly after.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

‘Biased, no credibility’: MEA hits back at US body over call for RSS sanctions

India's External Affairs Ministry criticized the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The ministry called the US body biased and lacking credibility for its statements. This criticism followed the commission's call for sanctions against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh members. The commission alleged that affiliated groups attacked religious minorities in India. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

India rejects USCIRF call for RSS sanctions, calls organization biased

India has rejected remarks by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson called the organization biased and lacking credibility. USCIRF officials had called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. They also recommended that US officials avoid diplomatic courtesies for RSS leaders. India stated that…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

USCIRF is biased and has a political agenda, says Ministry of External Affairs

India criticizes USCIRF for interfering in Indian elections, calling it biased with a political agenda.

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

"Propaganda on India": MEA firmly rejects USCIRF report on religious freedom in India

India on Thursday rejected the report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom that accused the ruling BJP of "reinforcing discriminatory nationalist policies" and said the organisation is completely 'biased' and it doesn't even expect from the organization to understand country's diverse, pluralistic and democratic ethos. Read further on…

Dynamite News · May 2, 2024

‘CAA explicitly excludes Muslims’: U.S. commission on religious freedom raises concern over notification of rules

USCIRF expresses concern over India's Citizenship Amendment Act, highlighting religious discrimination in granting citizenship, sparking debates and protests.

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

US Delegation Leaves Saudi Arabia Early Over Kippah Row

A US delegation on religious freedom said Monday it cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia after one of its members was asked to remove his Jewish head covering, or kippah.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2024

Religious freedom watchdog ‘implores’ Biden administration to designate India ‘country of particular concern’

As of November last year, the category has China, Russia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Cuba, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

Critics decry Modi’s US visit as he begins day with UN yoga event

Calls mount for Biden to address human rights concerns during the Indian prime minister’s Washington, DC, visit.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

Predictable counter: On India’s reaction to U.S. reportage on religious persecution

The Indian government must find more comprehensive ways to repudiate any unfounded and incorrect challenges to India’s reputation, especially in the area of religious freedom

The Hindu · May 17, 2023