US panel slams Indian premier for hate speech
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has issued its strongest rebuke yet of the Indian government in its 2025 annual report.
The commission again urged Washington to designate India as a “Country of Particular Concern” for what it calls severe violations of religious freedom.
The report accuses the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing laws — the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, and Citizens Amendment Act — to suppress civil society and target religious minorities.
It also called out Modi for what it describes as “hateful rhetoric and disinformation against Muslims and other religious minorities to gather political support.”
The report also accuses Home Minister Amit Shah of making divisive remarks during the 2024 election campaign, leading to increased attacks on minorities.
It cites anti-conversion laws and alleged police inaction in attacks on Christians.
Justice For All, a prominent advocacy group, has welcomed the findings.
The USCIRF is a bipartisan body that advises the U.S. Congress and government on global religious freedom issues.
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