U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests
A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address alleged human rights concerns regarding the treatment of protesters in India. The request follows reports of excessive force used against student demonstrators and political activists.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and the role of U.S. foreign policy in monitoring human rights practices among international partners.
U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests left US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/p9qjhc/article71595508.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_bl16_page1promo_2_1_DFGLQJ27.jpg Eric Lee US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures during a meeting with Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015-elected Venezuelan National Assembly, recognized by the US as the country's last democratically elected legislature, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., US, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee In their letter,the lawmakers cited the CJP protests against then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ongoing demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as examples of alleged use of excessive forces against protesters Washington Six U.S. Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise with his Indian interlocutors the alleged excessive use of force during student protests in Delhi and other parts of India.
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