In a pointed critique that’s gaining traction, former Indian Army Major General (Retd.) PK Sehgal has torn into the USCIRF’s annual report, labeling it outright biased. Speaking to media on Saturday, the defense analyst defended India’s record on religious freedoms with unyielding conviction.
‘India is the safest haven for minorities—far superior to Bangladesh,’ Sehgal declared. He painted a picture of a nation embodying peace and coexistence, where diverse faiths flourish side by side. This, he argued, sets India apart in a troubled region.
Sehgal drew uncomfortable parallels with neighbors: Hindus in Bangladesh face population erosion, while Pakistan mirrors the strife. Turning the tables, he questioned USCIRF’s oversight of anti-Hindu incidents in the US. ‘Clean your own slate before pointing fingers at India,’ he advised.
Zooming in on recent history, Sehgal noted a flawless decade free of communal riots. ‘No violence, no tensions—pure harmony,’ he said. He called for rigorous fact-checking over ideological slants in such reports. India’s minorities, he stressed, lead respected lives here, contrasting sharply with regional persecution.
The report’s mentions of 2025 violence and laws have been rejected by New Delhi as skewed. Sehgal’s intervention underscores a growing pushback, highlighting India’s success story amid international narratives often clouded by bias.