India’s protests are a domestic matter, says Marco Rubio, backs democratic process

Oct 21, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the term 'UN experts' and declined to comment on India's internal issues. He emphasized that political matters should be decided by the Indian people through democratic processes. India has rejected allegations made by UN experts regarding human rights abuses during protests, advocating for evidence-based discussions. Indian diplomat Barkha Tamrakar stated that human rights should not be used for political pressure against countries.

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