Two dozen independent UN experts have demanded India stop using excessive force against protesters, citing injuries, ill-treatment, and sexual violence. They call for an impartial investigation into authorities' conduct.
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01Summary
- 01UN experts issued a statement on 21 October 2026 calling on India to cease excessive force against protesters.
- 02The experts expressed particular concern about reports of sexual violence and gender-based abuse during protests and detentions.
- 03Protests were led by the Cockroach Janta Party and other opposition groups after 130 million names were removed from voter lists.
- 04The Election Commission said it was removing duplicate, deceased and ineligible voters, and denied accusations of bias.
- 05Law enforcement has reportedly used lathi charges and digital surveillance to disperse non-violent assemblies, the experts said.
02Why it matters
This matters because it highlights growing international scrutiny of India's human rights record amid mass protests, and could influence diplomatic relations and global perception of India's democratic processes.
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