"India Summons US Official Over Remarks on Kejriwal Arrest"
TL;DR
India summoned a US State Department official after the department called for fair legal treatment of opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested last week, leading to tensions ahead of the upcoming national elections. The Ministry of External Affairs objected to the US State Department's remarks, emphasizing respect for sovereignty and internal affairs. Kejriwal's arrest has been viewed as politically motivated, with Amnesty International warning of a government crackdown on opposition figures, while the Indian National Congress accused the ruling BJP of using the tax department to "cripple" their finances.
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- India summons US State Department official over call for fair legal treatment of arrested opposition leader CNN
- 'Undue external influences': India rejects US remarks on Kejriwal arrest, Congress The Times of India
- US Speaks Again On Arvind Kejriwal, Mentions Frozen Congress Accounts NDTV
- India summons envoy after US criticises Delhi chief minister’s arrest The Guardian
- US statement on Arvind Kejriwal unwarranted, legal process driven only by rule of law: MEA Hindustan Times
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