India terms US religious freedom report biased, calls panel 'entity of concern'

Wednesday, 26 March 2025 (3 days ago)
India has rejected the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) report as biased and politically motivated. The Ministry of External Affairs criticized the report for misrepresenting incidents and undermining India's democratic and tolerant society. New Delhi emphasized India's pluralistic framework and stated that the USCIRF should be considered an entity of concern.

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