India Urges UN Human Rights Mechanisms to Avoid Politicisation, Selectivity

India Urges UN Rights Bodies to Avoid Politicisation, Selectivity

First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of India, Anuj Swarup, delivered India's statement

India rejects unsubstantiated reference in UN Special Rapporteur’s report on indigenous land rights - The Tribune

India on Tuesday (local time) rejected an "unsubstantiated reference" to the country in a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, citing official data on land-title claims under the Forest Rights Act and highlighting constitutional safeguards and targeted welfare programmes for tribal communities.

India urges UN human rights mechanisms to avoid politicisation, selectivity

India presented its statement at the UNGA Third Committee, emphasizing the need to respect cultural contexts in human rights. The country aims to advance human rights for all without selectivity and double standards. India's representative criticized unverified claims in a UN report regarding indigenous rights under the Forest Rights Act. India highlighted its achievements in lifting millions out of poverty while ensuring social protection.

India urges UN rights bodies to avoid politicisation and double standards

India urged UN human rights mechanisms to avoid politicisation and challenged claims about unresolved forest rights applications. The intervention underscored New Delhi's demand for impartial assessments grounded in verified official data.