Bachelet, who has been vocal about human rights issues in India in the past as well, also said that the raids against human rights defenders in October and November exemplify the continued restrictions on civil society, and resulting impact on the rights of the people of Kashmir. At the 46th session of the Human Rights Council, Bachelet — a former Chilean President — said that in India, continued protests by farmers highlight the importance of ensuring laws and policies are based on meaningful consultations with those concerned. The government has shown utmost respect for protests by farmers and has remained engaged in dialogue with them to address their concerns, he said. Objectivity and impartiality have to be the hallmarks of any Human Rights assessment. We are sorry to see that the High Commissioner’s oral update is lacking in both,” the Indian envoy said.

Source: Indian Express February 26, 2021 23:48 UTC