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USCIRF Faces Backlash for Portraying Sharjeel Imam as Religious Freedom Advocate

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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom sparked controversy after it shared a social‑media post that presented former JNU research scholar Sharjeel Imam as a victim of religious persecution, describing him as a Muslim man detained in India for his religious‑freedom advocacy. The portrayal prompted criticism, and Indian envoy Kwatra responded on Friday, urging the commission to introspect and stop lecturing India. The commission’s post was published in November on X.

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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has triggered a fresh controversy after portraying former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) research scholar Sharjeel Imam as a victim of religious persecution in India. The commission’s social media post, published on November…

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First reported by Hindustan Times at 03:28 UTC on 14 Nov.

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  3. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Indian envoy Kwatra slams USCIRF over Sharjeel Imam remarks, says panel has 'no locus standi'

    Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India's Ambassador to the United States, criticized USCIRF for its comments on Sharjeel Imam. He stated the commission has no authority to judge Indian citizens' constitutional rights. Kwatra's remarks follow USCIRF's characterization of Imam's detention as related to his…

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  9. TFI Post TFI Post Current article

    USCIRF Faces Backlash for Portraying Sharjeel Imam as Religious Freedom Advocate

    The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has triggered a fresh controversy after portraying former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) research scholar Sharjeel Imam as a victim of religious persecution in India. The commission’s social media post, published on November…

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