India rejects report by UN human rights expert that says Indian youth face retaliation, terms claims as 'hearsay'
The Indian government has formally rejected a UN human rights report that alleged Indian youth face retaliation for discussing sensitive topics like mental health and gender justice. New Delhi dismissed the findings as 'hearsay' and urged the UN expert to verify claims before making public assertions.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and international human rights bodies regarding domestic civil liberties and freedom of expression.
India rejects report by UN human rights expert that says Indian youth face retaliation, terms claims as 'hearsay' left First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, Anuj Swarup delivering the statement at the 81st Session of the UNGA Third Committee on October 17, 2026. X/IndiaUNNewYork X/IndiaUNNewYork https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/42j0a8/article71595571.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Screenshot%202026-10-17%20113858.png Anuj Swarup voiced an objection to the report asserting that young people in India face retaliation or stigmatisation for discussing mental health or gender justice. United Nations India has rejected as “hearsay” a report by a UN human rights expert that has taken note of the “satirical political movement” created by the country’s youth, with New Delhi calling on the expert to "verify" before vilifying issues using unverified claims. Who is Abhijeet Dipke?
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