Kwatra Slams USCIRF Over Sharjeel Imam: 'No Locus Standi' To Judge Indian Citizens | N18

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A fresh diplomatic exchange has erupted over jailed activist Sharjeel Imam, with India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, strongly criticising the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The commission described Imam as a person detained for his religious freedom advocacy, prompting a sharp response from the Indian envoy.Kwatra rejected the commission's assessment in a post on X, saying it had “no locus standi” to pass judgment on the constitutional rights of Indian citizens. He accused USCIRF of making partisan, ill-informed and biased observations about India's commitment to religious freedom and equal rights. n18oc_Indian18oc_breakingnewsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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