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The Ministry of External Affairs has objected to the remarks of the US State Department Spokesperson made on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in excise policy case.
Issuing a statement, MEA wrote, “We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India. In diplomacy, states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others. This responsibility is even more so in case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents. India’s legal processes are based on an independent judiciary which is committed to objective and timely outcomes. Casting aspersions on that is unwarranted”: Ministry of External Affairs.”
Earlier today, MEA had summoned the US’ Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena. Though the reasons for the summons were not known, however, the summons came a day after US State Department Spokesperson made remarks on Kejriwal’s arrest. Berbana meeting with the MEA at its office in South Block lasted for approximately 40 minutes today.
What did US spokesperson say on Kejriwal’s arrest?
The United States has said that it is closely monitoring the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, adding that it “encourages a fair legal process”. “The US is closely following reports of the arrest of Indian opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal,” the spokesperson was quoted by Reuters as saying. “We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal,” Reuters had reported quoting a US spokesperson.
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Published: 27 Mar 2024, 01:42 PM IST
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