India Hits Back At U.S. Over Sharjeel Imam: Envoy Kwatra Calls USCIRF ‘Partisan’ | News18

A fresh diplomatic exchange has erupted between India and the United States after the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) described jailed activist Sharjeel Imam as a person detained for his religious freedom advocacy.India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, strongly rejected the commission’s assessment. In a post on X, Kwatra said USCIRF had “no locus standi” to judge the constitutional rights of Indian citizens. -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