The Ministry of External Affairs criticizes reliance on pro‑Khalistan sources and questions credibility of findings in report naming India among offending countries.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected a British Parliamentary Joint Committee report that included India among countries accused of committing “transnational repression” on UK soil. The MEA called the allegations “baseless” and claimed they were based on “unverified and dubious sources”, mainly linked to pro-Khalistan groups.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen the references to India in the report and categorically reject these baseless allegations.”
He added: “These claims stem from unverified and dubious sources, predominantly linked to proscribed entities and individuals with a clear, documented history of anti‑India hostility. The deliberate reliance on discredited sources calls into question the credibility of the report itself.”
Released on July 30, the report titled “Transnational Repression in the UK” lists India alongside countries like China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan, and Rwanda, alleging actions such as surveillance, harassment, intimidation, and misuse of Interpol Red Notices against dissidents and activists.
In India’s case, much of the cited evidence reportedly comes from Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a pro‑Khalistan organization banned under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act—and other diaspora groups.
India reiterated its identity as a democratic nation governed by the rule of law and expressed disappointment at what it views as politically motivated reporting.
The ministry emphasized willingness to cooperate but refused to engage with narratives it described as factually unfounded.
The government has previously objected to similar Western reports—like US State Department findings calling them biased and predetermined.
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