In a concerning development, Human Rights Watch has shed light on the Modi government’s extension of repression beyond Indian borders, targeting overseas critics of Indian origin who speak out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government’s policies. This crackdown on dissent underscores a troubling trend of stifling free speech and suppressing voices critical of the government’s Hindu majoritarian ideology. Indian authorities have been revoking visa privileges, particularly the Overseas Citizens of...

As the political landscape heats up ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a war of words has erupted between the BJP and Congress, with BJP leader Nalin Kohli criticizing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Kohli condemned Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, denouncing them as an insult to the electorate of India. He emphasized that it is the voters of India who ultimately determine...