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India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Dubious Sources...Documented History Of Anti-India Hostility: India Slams UK Report
India on Friday slammed a report by the United Kingdom Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), which accused New Delhi of Transnational Repression in Britain. In response to queries regarding references to India in a UK Parliamentary Committee report, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said that the reference was based on unverified and dubious sources. "We have seen the references to India in the report and categorically reject these baseless allegations. These claims stem from unverified and dubious sources, predominantly linked to proscribed entities and individuals with a clear, documented history of anti-India hostility," said the MEA. The MEA further added, "The deliberate reliance on discredited sources calls into question the credibility of the report itself." A report by the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), titled Transnational Repression in the UK, has alleged that several foreign governments—including India—have engaged in efforts to threaten, monitor, or silence individuals and communities within the United Kingdom. The document cites evidence implicating countries such as China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and India, among others, in activities described as forms of transnational repression (TNR). India was one of 12 nations identified in the report based on evidence submissions received by the committee. Notably, the section referring to India relies on material submitted by Sikhs for Justice, a pro-Khalistan advocacy group that has been designated an "unlawful association" under India's Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Compiled by a cross-party panel of Members of Parliament, the report accuses certain foreign governments of operating in ways that suppress free expression, restrict movement, and generate fear among diaspora communities in the UK. It also highlights a 48% increase in MI5 investigations into state-linked threats since 2022, signaling growing concern over foreign interference on British soil.
South China Morning Post
24-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
US condemns ‘repression' of Independence Day celebrations in Hong Kong
The US has strongly criticised the Hong Kong government for what it described as a 'repression' of Independence Day celebrations after city authorities reminded schools to remain vigilant against any attempts to promote the event on campus. The US response on Tuesday was made days after reports emerged that authorities had told schools to discourage students from attending July 4 events at the country's consulate in the city. 'We condemn the Hong Kong government's repression of US Independence Day celebrations and interference in US consulate-hosted events. Its attempts to characterise these activities as 'unlawful' only further reveal its insecurity and fear of freedom,' a spokesman for the US Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau said. He said that every year, US embassies and consulates around the world commemorated US Independence Day by hosting receptions and other festivities, with other foreign missions doing the same. The US consulate in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse 'This year is no different. The [consulate] will host a private reception in Hong Kong to celebrate the founding of the United States of America and deepen the long-standing friendship between the people in Hong Kong and the United States,' he said.
