Sujeet Kumar Challenges USCIRF Over Sharjeel Imam: ‘Delhi Riots Case Not Religious Freedom’ | News18

News18 - Nov 15, 2026

The debate over Sharjeel Imam’s detention has taken another turn, with Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar writing to US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Dr Asif Mahmood on November 15, 2026. Kumar has challenged the commission’s portrayal of Imam’s case as one involving religious freedom, arguing that it concerns due process under Indian law in connection with the February 2020 North-East Delhi riots.The intervention follows a USCIRF social media post describing Imam as a Muslim man detained in India for his religious freedom advocacy. -newsn18oc_india CNN-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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