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MEA Slams UN Body Over Delhi Protests Remarks as Internal Interference
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 18:52
MEA Slams UN Body Over Delhi Protests Remarks as Internal Interference
- •MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rejected OHCHR remarks on Delhi protests as unwarranted and unacceptable, calling it an interference in India's internal affairs.
- •Jaiswal accused the UN human rights body of applying selective standards and warned that such an approach undermines multilateralism and credibility.
- •CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced national flag gatherings on October 16 following the detention of party leaders over protests against the Election Commission.
- •DMRC submitted a compliance report to the Supreme Court stating it operated all 4157 scheduled train trips on October 10 despite restrictions at 45 stations.
- •DMRC Chairperson D Thara tendered an unconditional apology and sought discharge of a contempt notice issued against her over transport restrictions.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the OHCHR's remarks as unwarranted and unacceptable, stating they amount to interference in India's internal affairs and reflect selective standards by the UN body.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a gathering carrying the national flag at Central Park in Connaught Place, Delhi, on October 16 at 5 pm, following the detention of party leaders who waved the Tricolour at Jantar Mantar.
The DMRC reported that it operated all 4,157 scheduled train trips on October 10 and kept more than 85% of its stations operational despite restrictions at 45 stations, while DMRC Chairperson D Thara tendered an unconditional apology in her affidavit.
