After US' remarks on Kejriwal's arrest, MEA lodges 'strong objection', summons diplomat
New Delhi: In a diplomatic response to the recent comments made by the United States regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, India summoned a senior US diplomat to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to express its displeasure and lodge a "strong objection."
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena was called to the MEA on Wednesday, more than 24 hours after the remarks from the US were reported.
The US State Department's spokesperson had commented on Kejriwal's arrest, urging for a "fair, transparent, and timely legal process" in the matter, as reported by news agency Reuters on Tuesday.
This development follows a similar incident last week when Germany became the first country to express hope that the "standards regarding the independence of the judiciary and basic democratic principles" would apply to Kejriwal's arrest. Subsequently, the German deputy chief of mission was summoned to the MEA.
In both instances, it was not the highest-ranking diplomat of Germany and the US in India who was summoned but rather the next in line.
However, unlike the statement regarding the protest against Germany, the MEA press release regarding the US did not acknowledge summoning a diplomat.
The MEA's press note on Wednesday expressed strong objection to the remarks made by the US State Department spokesperson, accusing the US of interfering in India's internal affairs. It emphasized the importance of mutual respect for sovereignty and internal affairs, especially among fellow democracies, to avoid setting unhealthy precedents.
The statement reiterated India's commitment to an independent judiciary, stating that casting aspersions on it is unwarranted. Kejriwal, also the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested shortly before the upcoming parliamentary elections next month. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, has been in custody since February last year in connection with the same case.
#WATCH | The Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi summoned the US' Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena, today. The meeting lasted for approximately 40 minutes. pic.twitter.com/LGjD9IvX91
— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2024
#WATCH | The Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi summoned the US' Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena, today. The meeting lasted for approximately 40 minutes. pic.twitter.com/ONLUCI9Hnc
— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2024
India strongly objects to the remarks of the US State Department Spokesperson:https://t.co/mi0Lu2XXDL pic.twitter.com/pa9WYNZQSi
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 27, 2024
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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
