US Comments on Delhi CM’s Arrest and Congress Bank Accounts
Recently, the United States made comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of Congress bank accounts, sparking a diplomatic exchange between the two countries.
US Comments and India’s Response
After the US reiterated its concerns over the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and commented on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India responded strongly, labeling the remarks as “unwarranted” and emphasizing the independence of its electoral and legal processes.
India’s Protest
India lodged a protest with a senior official from the US embassy, expressing objection to the recent comments by the US State Department. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that external imputations on India’s legal processes are unacceptable and reiterated the country’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
MEA Statement
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India’s legal processes are guided by the rule of law and that the country takes pride in its independent democratic institutions. He stressed the importance of mutual respect and understanding in international relations, highlighting the need for states to respect each other’s sovereignty and internal affairs.
