Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India
Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India
03/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/16/2026 08:09
Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding the 2026 Annual Report of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
In response to media queries regarding the 2026 Annual Report of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Official Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal said:
We have taken note of the latest report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). We categorically reject its motivated and biased characterization of India.
For several years now, USCIRF has persisted in presenting a distorted and selective picture of India, relying on questionable sources and ideological narratives rather than objective facts. Such repeated misrepresentations only undermine the credibility of the Commission itself.
Instead of persisting with selective criticism of India, USCIRF would do well to reflect on the disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on Hindu temples in the United States, selective targeting of India, and growing intolerance and intimidation of members of the Indian diaspora in the United States, which merit serious attention.
New Delhi
March 16, 2026
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