UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters
Summary
UN human rights experts have asked the Indian government to stop using too much force against protesters. They want a fair investigation because many protesters were hurt and some faced abuse, including sexual violence, during recent demonstrations against voter list removals.Key Facts
- UN experts said Indian authorities used excessive force against peaceful protesters.
- Some protesters reported injuries and ill-treatment, including sexual and gender-based abuse.
- The protests were led by opposition parties and students demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- The protesters oppose the removal of 130 million names from voter lists, claiming it targets poor, homeless, and minority groups.
- The Indian government and Election Commission say the voters removed were duplicates or ineligible, and errors can be appealed.
- Police used lathi charges—baton charges—to break up protests.
- UN experts called for an end to force, assembly bans, online surveillance, and internet disruptions related to the protests.
- India denies the criticism, calling it interference in its internal affairs.
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