Concerns expressed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the incarceration of hundreds of followers of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi have been categorically rejected by India, which characterizes the remarks as an unjustified meddling in domestic matters.
In a scathing reply posted on the India at UN account on X, New Delhi stated that the OHCHR’s worries were unfounded and recommended that the UN organization give same consideration to widespread demonstrations in other regions of the world.
The administration stated that the use of this freedom is subject to reasonable limitations in the interest of public order, just like in all democracies.
The reaction followed widespread arrests in the nation’s capital that were connected to demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janata Party.
Police enforced limitations on internet connectivity and transportation networks to stop supporters from gathering in Delhi.
The UN office urged Indian authorities to guaranty the complete protection and observance of the right to peaceful assembly.
In order to address the issues raised by demonstrators, the spokeswoman also urged authorities to have meaningful conversations.
However, India vehemently denied the criticism and reaffirmed that the OHCHR’s findings amounted to unjustified meddling in domestic matters.
Additionally, New Delhi contended that the UN rights office should continue to be impartial and non-selective by giving significant protests elsewhere the same level of attention.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with fellow leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were arrested early on Saturday morning after flying from Mumbai to Delhi.
