During an economic forum organised by Bloomberg in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India as the “mother of democracy” as his government is accused of arresting thousands of peaceful protesters and restricting free speech.
At least 35 media workers covering anti-government protests were arrested in 48 hours this weekend, according to the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Modi claimed that “open discussion happens” in his country, including on social media, despite multiple protests being banned in New Delhi and accusation of censorship on the Instagram pages of the Cockroach Janta Party.
On Wednesday, Human Rights Watch published a report denouncing the use of abusive methods to crack down on peaceful protesters and what it described as excessive police violence.
“The Modi government should stop throwing young protesters in jail and instead engage with them to address concerns over the right to vote and fairness of elections,” said Elaine Pearson, Asia director at the organisation.
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