In its latest annual report, the USCIRF made certain recommendations based on an assessment of conditions during 2025. The report alleges that the Indian government has engaged in and tolerated "systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations". The central government on Monday (March 16) responded after a United States (US) federal commission recommended that India be designated a 'Country of Particular Concern' for violations of religious freedom. The report alleges that the Indian government has engaged in and tolerated "systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations". It proposes targeted sanctions on certain individuals and entities, including R&AW and the RSS, for their "responsibility and tolerance of severe violations of religious freedom."

Source: dna March 16, 2026 18:07 UTC