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“Protect farmers’ right to peaceful protest,”: Human Rights Watch to India

Indian authorities accused of using threats, excessive force, online restrictions to block marches in Delhi.

NRI Affairs News Desk by NRI Affairs News Desk
March 1, 2024
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“Protect farmers’ right to peaceful protest,”: Human Rights Watch to India

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According to a recent report from Human Rights Watch, concerns have been raised regarding India’s commitment to safeguarding the rights of farmers to engage in peaceful protest.

The report, published on February 29, 2024, emphasises the need for India to uphold its obligations under international law to protect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their grievances.

The report highlights instances where farmers participating in protests have faced violence and repression from authorities, including the excessive use of force and arbitrary arrests. Human Rights Watch calls on the Indian government to ensure that law enforcement agencies respect the rights of protesters and refrain from employing tactics that infringe upon their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

“Indian authorities are using threats, excessive force, and internet shutdowns to stop farmers from holding peaceful protests, the report said, adding, “Since mid-February 2024, farmers from Punjab and Haryana states seeking higher prices for their produce have congregated outside India’s capital, New Delhi, to raise their demands.”

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“The Indian authorities have an obligation to uphold the right to peaceful protest, whoever is taking part and whatever the issue,” said Elaine Pearson, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “The authorities may not threaten or use force against the farmers to deny their right to express their views in a peaceful manner.”

Indian authorities are using threats, excessive force & internet shutdowns to stop farmers from holding peaceful protests. New from @hrw: https://t.co/6BjoslTVgb

— Elaine Pearson (@PearsonElaine) March 1, 2024

Furthermore, the report underscores the importance of dialogue and constructive engagement between the government and protesting farmers to address their concerns effectively. Human Rights Watch urges India to prioritize peaceful resolution of conflicts and to refrain from actions that escalate tensions and jeopardize the fundamental rights of its citizens.

In conclusion, Human Rights Watch stresses the critical importance of protecting the rights of farmers to engage in peaceful protest as a fundamental aspect of democratic governance and calls on the Indian government to take immediate steps to uphold these rights and ensure accountability for any violations that occur.

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