India calls USCIRF remarks on Delhi violence 'misleading'
New Delhi/Washington: India on Thursday hit back at the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), by calling their scathing remarks on the Delhi violence "factually inaccurate and misleading".
Rebutting their comments, the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said: "We have seen the comments made by USCIRF, sections of the media and a few individuals regarding recent incidents of violence in Delhi. These are factually inaccurate and misleading, and appear to be aimed at politicizing the issue." The government said that the law enforcement agencies were working on the ground to prevent violence and ensure restoration of confidence and normalcy.
"Senior representatives of the government have been involved in that process. Prime Minister has publicly appealed for peace and brotherhood. We would urge that irresponsible comments are not made at this sensitive time," the statement added. (IANS)