The USCIRF report recommended the US government to designate India as a 'Country of Particular Concern' over 'systematic, ongoing and egregious violations' of religious freedom. India has previously refuted similar reports by the organisation, accusing it of being 'biased'.

The Ministry of External Affairs said the US report misrepresents facts about India and promotes a "motivated narrative."

New Delhi: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), in its annual report, highlighted the alleged worsening of religious freedom in India and wants it to be designated as a ‘Country of Particular Concern.’ It wasn’t music to India’s ears, and the government rejected the report, describing it as “malicious” and terming the organisation […]

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rubbished another report by the USCIRF and urged the US to look within and address the human rights issues in its country.

USCIRF flags India's worsening religious freedom, recommends "Country of Particular Concern" designation by U.S. State Department.

USCIRF report highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India, including expropriation of places of worship and anti-minority laws.