International Religious Freedom Report, 2019

  • June 12, 2020
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Subject: IR

Context:

India rejects US government report on religious freedom

Concept:

  • The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had in its April report called for India to be designated a “country of particular concern”, along with China, Iran, Russia and Syria.
  • CAA, NRC, J&K status are cited as reason for India’s status in the report
  • India said that there is no locus standi for a foreign entity to pronounce on the state of Indian citizens’ constitutionally protected rights.
  • And added there is robust public discourse in India and constitutionally mandated institutions that guarantee protection of religious freedom and rule of law
International Religious Freedom Report 2019 IR